Week6_Spring 14_on_line__3_7_14_ Flashcards
PART I – FFP – LADDERS 3 {TENEMENTS}: PART II – MEMBERS IN DISTRESS (con't): PART III – BISP MANUAL {All Ranks - Company Officer & BC Material}
- 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. This applies only for
a known life hazard, not for standard search and rescue activity. A known life hazard is defined
as follows: Please choose the most correct answer describing a known life hazard?
(Ladders 3, section 1.1)
A) A victim can be seen by the rescuer.
B) A victim can be heard by the rescuer.
C) A member has information from a credible source or a person at the scene indicating the
location of the life hazard.
D) All of the above.
- Answer: D
- According to Ladders 3 please choose the correct description(s) of an Old Law Tenement?
(Ladders 3, section 1.2)
A) Three to seven stories.
B) 20’ to 25’ wide.
C) 50’ to 85’ deep.
D) Interior stairs to cellar (may have been removed if building has been renovated).
E) Some form of light/air shaft may be provided. These shafts are open at the top.
F) Extensive fire stopping.
G) Combustible contents and structural components result in a hot smoky fire.
H) The presence of Energy Efficient Windows (EEW) will further increase heat, gases and
smoke conditions, possibly leading to a flashover or backdraft.
- Answer: A, B, C, D, E, G, H = F = Limited fire stopping.
- The first Ladder Company to arrive has all of the following responsibilities at an Old Law
Tenement fire except? (Ladders 3, section 1.3.1)
A) Ladder company operations on the fire floor.
B) Determine life hazard and rescue as required.
C) Roof ventilation and a visual check of rear and sides from this level.
D) Laddering as needed.
E) If second Ladder Company will not arrive within a reasonable time, make interior search
and removal of endangered occupants above the fire, only if ordered by the Incident
Commander.
- Answer: E = If second Ladder Company will not arrive within a reasonable time, make
interior search and removal of endangered occupants above the fire. (You do not need IC
approval.)
- The second Ladder Company to arrive has all of the following responsibilities at an Old
Law Tenement fire; please choose the correct item(s)? (Ladders 3, section 1.3.2)
A) All floors above the fire floor for search, removal, ventilation and to check for fire
extension.
B) Confirm roof ventilation, assist first unit.
C) Check rear and sides of buildings.
D) Reinforce laddering and removal operations when necessary
- Answer: A, B, C, D
- Size Up is an ongoing evaluation of the problems confronted within a fire situation. Size up
starts with the receipt of the alarm and continues until the fire is under control. This process may
be carried out many times and by many different individuals during a fire. Some of the factors
that all members must consider in size-up are incorrectly found in which choice(s) below?
(Ladders 3, section 1.4)
A) Time -Governs the life hazard. Night fires mean poor visibility, buildings locked effecting
delay in access. A tenement fire is less serious at night than in daytime.
B) Life - The most serious factor at any fire. What is the location of the life hazard in relation
to the fire? Life hazard to firefighters must also be considered.
C) Area - Building or occupancy area. Large areas to be searched requiring search lines. Large
areas generate fires of great intensity, heavy volumes of smoke and severe heat.
D) Height - Building height will govern the use of the Aerial and/or Tower Ladder and
portable ladders.
E) Exposures - May be adjoining buildings or areas within the fire building itself (auto
exposure) e.g., floor to floor via windows, and across shafts or adjoining apartments.
- Answer: A = Time -Governs the life hazard. Night fires mean poor visibility; buildings
locked effecting delay in access. A tenement fire is more serious at night than in daytime.
- Please choose the incorrect definition from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3)
A) Light Fire Situation - a fire which can be extinguished with the operation of one hand-line
and/or hand extinguishers or those that can be readily extinguished without resorting to
extinguishing agents.
B) Medium Fire Situation - a fire which may be extinguished with the stretching of two handlines.
- Answer: B = Medium Fire Situation - a fire which may be extinguished with the operation
of two hand-lines.
- Ventilation tactics must be controlled, communicated to and coordinated by the Ladder
Company Officer inside the fire area to be vented. Before ordering any horizontal or initial
vertical ventilation the officer must evaluate the impact the ventilation tactic will have on interior
conditions. The Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area shall: Please choose the incorrect
item(s) from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 6)
A) Ensure door control at the fire area entrance.
B) Maintain situational awareness by monitoring handie-talkie transmissions.
C) Evaluate information from members operating on the exterior such as life hazards,
ventilation profile, bars on windows.
D) Evaluate wind conditions that could impact exterior conditions.
E) Communicate the location of the fire, fire conditions or difficulty finding the fire to the
Engine Officer or Incident Commander.
- Answer: D = Evaluate wind conditions that could impact interior conditions
- Company Officers must maintain communication with members not operating under their
immediate supervision to determine their status. The interval between contacts should be
frequent enough to provide for the safety of the firefighter being monitored without
monopolizing the frequency. Members are under the “Immediate Supervision” of an Officer
when: Please choose the most correct answer from the list below? (Ladders 3, section
3.2)
A) They are within visual or voice contact of the Officer.
B) They are working with a search line or hose line which is under the supervision of an
Officer.
C) All of the above.
- Answer: C
- According to Ladders 3 the chauffeur of an aerial ladder shall not operate in a manner that
will in any way impede their return to the pedestal and cause a delay in positioning or
repositioning the aerial for rescue or removal operations. The chauffeur must notify their
______________ of intended destination when leaving this primary position. Please fill in the
blank? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.4)
A) Incident Commander
B) Ladder Company Officer
C) Both A and B
- Answer: B
- According to Ladders 3 the chauffeur of an aerial ladder shall position the apparatus for
complete coverage and immediate use. If unable to attain this position the __________________
must be notified. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.4)
A) Incident Commander
B) Ladder Company Officer
C) Both A and B
- Answer: C
- A situation that can arise at a fire in an Old Law Tenement is the obvious need to use the
aerial for the roof firefighter but at the same time there is an apparent need to remove an
occupant. Consider the following factors in reaching a decision as to its initial use: Please
choose the incorrect item from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.4)
A) Emotional state of the occupant - An agitated, frightened occupant or one threatening to
jump should be removed first.
B) Fire/Smoke in the immediate vicinity of the occupant - Consider providing attention if the
occupant would be endangered or seriously disturbed by any delay in his/her removal.
C) Location and severity of the fire - A rear first floor fire will not normally require immediate
removal of occupants from the 3rd, 4th, or higher floors in the front of the building. Conversely,
a fire on the upper floors rarely requires removal operations on lower floors.
D) The Time Element - When aerial ladder is needed both for removal and roof access, roof
access can be given priority if the person to be removed is in no immediate danger. If any doubt
exists remove the occupant first.
- Answer: B = Fire/Smoke in the immediate vicinity of the occupant - The occupant must
receive instant attention if he/she would be endangered or seriously disturbed by any delay in
his/her removal.
- “Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the first due
OV shall request permission from the first due Ladder Company Officer to coordinate
ventilation tactics with interior operations.” Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the
above paragraph? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.5)
A) Agree or D) Disagree
- Answer: A
- There are occasions when the first due OV position is varied, such as a store fire in an Old
Law Tenement. Please choose an incorrect procedure from the list below for this type of
operation as the first due OV? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.5)
A) Ventilate the rear of the store from the exterior.
B) Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior the OV shall request
permission from the Ladder company Officer to coordinate the ventilation with interior
operations.
C) If rear ventilation would expose people on a fire escape, ventilate immediately after they
are out of danger.
D) If a delay in ventilation is encountered and/or anticipated, notification should be made to
the Incident Commander.
- Answer: D = If a delay in ventilation is encountered and/or anticipated, notification should
be made to their company officer.
- There are occasions when the first due OV position is varied, such as a top floor fire in an
Old Law Tenement. Please choose an incorrect procedure(s) from the list below for this type of
operation as the first due OV? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.5)
A) Proceed to roof with saw and Halligan hook.
B) If possible, descend the fire escape from roof level and provide coordinated ventilation
with interior operations.
C) VEIS will be completed if the OV teams up with the second OV (or another available
member).
D) If unable to descend the fire escape notify the Incident Commander, attempt coordinated
ventilation of the fire apartment from roof level, and then assist the roof firefighter with roof
vent.
- Answer: A = Proceed to roof with saw and Halligan tool. D = If unable to descend the fire
escape notify the Ladder Company Officer, attempt coordinated ventilation of the fire apartment
from roof level, and then assist the roof firefighter with roof vent.
- Venting for Search - Prior to venting from the fire escape, the first due OV must receive
permission from the Ladder Company Officer via HT. The OV might not be aware of conditions
in the apartment. With the exception of a known life hazard, the entry and search will be
completed if he/she teams up as follows: Please choose the most correct answer?
(Ladders 3, section 3.2.5)
A) When there is only a rear fire escape (railroad apartments) OR the fire apartment is in the
rear, the OV and Roof Firefighter (or another available member) shall team up and enter the fire
apartment from that fire escape.
B) When there is a front fire escape AND the fire apartment is in the front, the OV and
Chauffeur (or another available member) shall team up and enter the fire apartment from that fire
escape.
C) All of the above.15. Answer: C
- Answer: C
16. The first due Roof Position at an Old Law Tenement fire should take which tools from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.5) A) Handie-Talkie B) Flashlight C) Halligan tool D) 6`Hook E) Life Saving Rope
- Answer: A, B, C, E = D = 6`Halligan Hook (Can Man & OV take 6’ hook.)
- Access to the roof of an Old Law Tenement can be accomplished by all of the following,
which one is least desirable for the first due Roof Firefighter? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.6)
A) Adjoining Building.
B) Aerial Ladder.
C) Rear Fire Escape.
- Answer: C
- The first due Roof Firefighter at a fire in an Old Law Tenement is responsible for the
following: Please choose the incorrect procedure from the list below? (Ladders 3,
section 3.2.6)
A) Conduct a size-up of the roof for available vertical ventilation points including a visual
survey of the exterior of the building.
B) Look for any life hazard and reassess the ventilation profile of the fire conditions.
C) Communicate findings to the Ladder Company Officer (such as life hazards, fire and
smoke conditions).
D) Unless addressing a known life hazard, upon hearing radio transmissions that the interior
team has door control on the fire floor, or a hose-line is being flaked out in front of the fire
apartment, the Roof Firefighter shall immediately proceed to the bulkhead and perform vertical
ventilation.
- Answer: D = Unless addressing a known life hazard, upon hearing radio transmissions that
the interior team has door control on the fire floor, or a charged hose-line is advancing into the
fire apartment, the Roof Firefighter shall immediately proceed to the bulkhead and perform
vertical ventilation.
- If the Officer does not want vertical ventilation performed due to fire conditions preventing
control of the fire apartment door; the Roof Firefighter will not perform vertical ventilation. The
Roof Firefighter will perform the following actions, which are not considered vertical
ventilation: Please choose the most correct procedure(s) from the list below? (Ladders
3, section 3.2.6)
A) They will force open the bulkhead door, if conditions are tenable, the member should reach
in and probe the immediate area of the bulkhead for potential victims and then immediately close
and control the door until the Officer orders vertical ventilation.
B) If the bulkhead door cannot be closed and controlled for any reason (e.g. victim removal,
damaged door), immediately notify the Incident Commander.
C) The objective is to control the vertical flow path of fire conditions until the members have
control of the fire apartment door or are advancing into the fire apartment with a charged hoseline.
D) All of the above.
- Answer: A & C = B = If the bulkhead door cannot be closed and controlled for any
reason (e.g. victim removal, damaged door), immediately notify the Ladder Company Officer
inside the fire area to be searched.
- Please choose an incorrect consideration from the list below according to Ladders 3?
(Ladders 3, section 3.2.6)
A) Heavy smoke and high heat issuing from the bulkhead doorway or scuttle would obviously
require further ventilation such as removal of the skylight. The absence of these indications does
not necessarily mean that skylight ventilation is not required.
B) Opening a bulkhead door or scuttle cover will always give a true indication of interior fire
conditions.
C) Roof firefighters should evaluate other factors (heavy smoke or fire showing from several
windows, etc.) in determining the amount of ventilation that will be required when the door to
the fire apartment is opened.
- Answer: B = Opening a bulkhead door or scuttle cover will not always give a true
indication of interior fire conditions; the door to the fire apartment may not be open, either
because it has not been forced or because it is being held in a closed position.
- Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below definition? (Ladders 3,
section 3.2.6)
“Walk Through Bulkhead - A structure at the uppermost portion of interior stairs that
may isolate the front section of the roof from the rear. You cannot walk through the
bulkhead to reach the other section of the roof.”
A) Agree or D) Disagree
- Answer: D = A structure at the uppermost portion of interior stairs that may isolate the
front section of the roof from the rear. One must walk through the bulkhead to reach the other
section of the roof.
- Should a firefighter be caught in the public hallway while moving from the rear to front
apartment when the door to the fire apartment is opened below, they may be exposed to severe
heat, smoke and flame, placing that member in an extremely precarious position. They should
follow which procedure(s) from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3.2.6)
A) In this event, drop to the floor and slide or roll to the nearest wall. This position places the
member away from the rising column of heat and flame and increases the member’s chance for
survival.
B) Following the initial release of heat and flame, the member may be able to move
horizontally or vertically to a safer position or be assisted by members working below who have
been alerted to their predicament.
C) The most dangerous access may be breaching a wall between the front and rear apartments.
D) All of the above.
- Answer: A & B = C = The less dangerous access may be breaching a wall between the
front and rear apartments.
- When a distressed member has been located, the appropriate radio transmission must be
made. Whether or not the removal involves a conscious or unconscious member, the most correct
actions will follow what order? (MMID ch3 4.1)
A) Fire/Environment, Air, Immediate medical care (if required and possible,) Removal
B) Fire/Environment, Air, Immediate medical care (in all cases,) Removal
C) Fire/Environment, Air, Removal, Immediate medical care (if required and possible)
D) Fire/Environment, Air, Removal, Immediate medical care (in all cases)
1) A
- When using the FAST Pak on a distressed member, air may be supplied through the use of
the low pressure system by all of the following methods except in which choice?
(MMID ch3 7.5)
A) FAST Pak regulator with the member’s facepiece
B) Hansen Fitting of the low pressure hose
C) UAC connection
D) FAST Pak facepiece and regulator
2) C = (This is a high pressure method)
- When unable to determine if an unconscious member has air or not, a properly trained unit
will supply the member with air. A unit would be incorrect in which action? (MMID
ch3 7.6)
A) When a downed member is located, use the downed member’s facepiece, unless it is
damaged or missing, instead of the facepiece with the FAST Pak.
B) To determine whether the member has air, turn the purge valve. If there is air, the flow will
be heard.
C) Under no circumstances shall the seal between the member’s face and facepiece be broken
to determine whether the member has air.
D) To determine whether the member has air look at the remote gauge of the downed member.
3) C = (To determine whether the member has air, if the facepiece is on, break the seal
between the member’s face and facepiece and listen for air escaping.)
- There are a number of ways a distressed member can be identified. Once the proper radio
transmission has been made, the member needs to be properly identified to ensure he/she is the
member originally reported in distress. When located, ascertain all of the following information
from a distressed, conscious member assigned to Ladder 11 and working in Engine 51 except?
(MMID ch3 10.1)
A) Name
B) Unit assigned to
C) Unit working in that tour
D) Assignment
4) B
- As the officer of a FAST Unit deployed at a 2nd alarm taxpayer fire, you locate an
unconscious member. You would be correct to position this member in what position?
(MMID ch3 10.1.2 b)
A) on their right side
B) on their left side
C) on their back
D) on their stomach
5) A
- Properly packaging a member can be the deciding factor between a successful or
unsuccessful removal. Prior to converting the member’s SCBA into a harness, move the
firefighter to a _____ position providing you do not suspect any type of spinal injury. Once in
this position, rotate the member, if possible, so that their _____ is facing toward the direction of
removal. (MMID ch3 Add 1 2.1)
A) supine; back
B) sitting; back
C) prone; head
D) sitting; head
6) B
- The Drag Rescue Device (DRD) is designed for? (MMID ch3 Add 2 2.1)
A) any lift or pull whereby removal may be facilitated
B) vertical lift and horizontal drag only
C) horizontal drag only
D) vertical lift only
7) C
8. Nylon tubular webbing has a knotted breaking strength of \_\_\_\_\_\_ pounds? (MMID ch3 Add 3 1) A) 1000 B) 3000 C) 4000 D) 5000
8) B
- The IC may consider the use of Emergency Channel 16, by the FAST Group, if the
necessary resources are available. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (MMID
ch4 5.8)
A) Agree or D) Disagree
9) A
10. Who shall the IC notify when a situation that required the transmission of a May Day has been resolved? (MMID ch4 5.10) A) the dispatcher only B) all units on scene only C) the dispatcher and all units on scene D) no notification is needed
10) C
- The HT Beacon tones take priority over received audio; that is, the HT that transmitted the
emergency will cut off incoming transmissions to the member in distress in order to sound the
beacon at regular intervals (every ______ seconds). (MMID ch4 6.4)
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
11) C
- The FAST unit shall not be returned to service prior to their arrival on the scene
unless the incident is placed “Under Control”. The FAST unit shall not be used to provide
relief for operating units until the fire has been declared “Probably Will Hold”. Do you
agree or disagree with the above statement? (MMID ch4 7.1, 7.2)
A) Agree or D) Disagree
12) D = (The FAST unit shall not be returned to service prior to their arrival on the scene
unless the incident is placed “Under Control”. The FAST unit shall not be used to provide relief
for operating units until the fire has been declared “Under Control”.)
- All incoming units should know who to report to when given an assignment. Upon arrival,
you are told to report to the Firefighter Removal Officer. You would be correct to know that on
his/her arrival, the _______ will assume the duties of Firefighter Removal Officer, supervising
all extrication efforts and working in conjunction with the FAST Group Supervisor.
(MMID ch5 2.2.7)
A) Haz Mat Battalion
B) 1st arriving Battalion
C) Safety Battalion
D) Rescue Operations Battalion
13) D
- In addition to the signal 10-66, transmit signal _____ if there are any indications that
members are missing/lost/trapped/seriously injured as a result of a collapse. (MMID ch5 2.4)
A) 10-60 B) 10-80 C) 10-75 D) 10-99
14) A
- On transmission of the next higher alarm which is part of signal 10-66, which unit below
shall be directed by the dispatcher to report to and remain at a Staging Area until ordered to the
scene? (MMID ch5 3.3)
A) Rescue
B) Squad
C) SOC Support Ladder
D) CPC Unit
15) D = (On transmission of the next higher alarm which is part of signal 10-66, all units other
than Rescue, Squad, SOC Support Ladder, FAST Unit, and CFR Engine, shall be directed by
the dispatcher to report to and remain at a Staging Area.)
- The only exception to the rule for tight enclosures from floor to floor is buildings not more
than ______ stories in height that instead may use planks not less than ______ inches thick to
cover such floor openings when they are not being used for debris removal? (CDA
2008 Pg 24-25)
A. 6, 2 B. 6, 3 C. 5, 4 D. 5, 2
- A
- Vertical safety netting is required when buildings being constructed reach a height of
_____ stories or ____ feet? (CDA 2008 Pg 26)
A. 4, 40 B. 5, 50 C. 6, 60 D. 7, 75
- A
- Horizontal safety netting is required when exterior walls are being constructed, altered, or
repaired, or buildings are being constructed, or buildings are being demolished and they reach a
height or are a height of ______ stories or ______ feet? (CDA 2008 Pg 27)
A. 4, 40 B. 5, 50 C. 6, 60 D. 6, 75
- D
- A major building is a building PROPOSED to have? (CDA 2008 Pg 28)
A. A height of 10 or more stories
B. A height of 125 feet or more
C. A lot coverage of 100000 square feet or more
D. As designated by the Dept of Buildings Commissioner
- ABCD
- A Site Safety Manager is required for the construction of a major building or the alteration
of the façade of a major building when a sidewalk shed is required. (CDA 2008 Pg 28)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE
- A Site Safety Coordinator may be used instead of a Site Safety Manager for major
buildings if the building is between ______ stories? (CDA 2008 Pg 29)
A. 10 - 14 B. 10 - 15 C. 10 - 16 D. 10 - 17
- A
- A Site Safety Coordinator may be used instead of a Site Safety Manager for major
buildings if the building is between _____ feet? (CDA 2008 Pg 29)
A. 125 - 200 B. 125 - 250 C. 125 - 300 D. 125 - 400
- A
- A Site Safety Manager or Coordinator is not required for the alteration of the façade of a
building between 10 and 14 stories in height. (CDA 2008 Pg 29)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE
- A Site Safety Manager or Coordinator is not required for partial demolition operations
limited to the interior components of the building and where mechanical demolition equipment,
other than hand held devices, are not used. (CDA 2008 Pg 29)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE
- If a Site Safety Manager / or Coordinator is not present as required during WORKING
HOURS at the site, at any time when required, an immediate summons is required, along with
the response of a Battalion Chief and DOB. (CDA 2008 Pg 31)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE
- Where a Site Safety Manager or Coordinator is required by the Building Code, a Fire
Safety Manager is also required by the Fire Code—who may be the same person. (CDA
2008 Pg 32)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE
- If a Fire Safety Manager is not present as required during WORKING HOURS at the site,
at any time when required, an immediate summons is required. (CDA 2008 Pg 31)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE
- Fire guards are required at construction, demolition and some alteration sites from the
end of the work day until 2400 hours if the site is not enclosed completely by a substantial fence
and the site exceeds? (CDA 2008 Pg 33)
A. 10000 square feet and fronts on one street
B. 20000 square feet and fronts on one street
C. 75 feet in height
- ABC
- Fire guards are required at construction, demolition and some alteration sites from the end
of the work day until 2400 hours if the site is enclosed completely by a substantial fence and the
site exceeds? (CDA 2008 Pg 33)
A. 15000 square feet and fronts on one street
B. 30000 square feet and fronts on one street
C. 75 feet in height
- ABC
- An additional fireguard is required for each additional 10000/ 20000 feet or 15000 /30000
feet, respectively. (CDA 2008 Pg 33)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?`
- AGREE
- Alteration sites only need fire guards when vacating more than _____ % of the building?
(CDA 2008 Pg 33)
A. 25 B. 40 C. 50 D. 60
- C
- Watchpersons are required at construction sites after midnight when operations are not in
progress. There shall be one watchperson for a ground area between _____ and _____ feet, and
then one additional fireguard for each additional 40000 square feet. (CDA 2008 Pg 34)
A. 5000, 10000 B. 5000, 20000 C. 5000, 40000 D. 10000, 40000
- C
878. If a person is seen smoking at a construction site, a summons shall be served to whom? (CDA 2008 Pg 34) A. The person that smoked B. The building owner C. The work permit holder
- A
- When smoking is directly observed or there is evidence of smoking at a CDA site, a
______ shall be given to the owner or work permit holder for a corrective action plan?
(CDA 2008 Pg 34)
A. VO B. NOV C. Summons D. A-8
- B
- When there is a lack of NO SMOKING signs at a CDA site, a ______ shall be given to the
owner or work permit holder for failure to post such signs? (CDA 2008 Pg 35)
A. VO B. NOV C. Summons D. A-8
- B
- FDNY apparatus must be provided with temporary or permanent roads that allow the rigs
to be placed within ______ feet of any FDNY connections? (CDA 2008 Pg 36)
A. 50 B. 100 C. 150 D. 200
- B
- It is unlawful to install any roofing material using a torch or any hot work equipment on a
roof of combustible construction. (CDA 2008 Pg 36)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
- AGREE