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Question 1

1. Before proceeding above in an Old Law Tenement, the second ladder officer must size up
   conditions on the fire floor. The following should be considered: Please choose the most correct
   answer? (Ladders 3, section 3.4.2)
   A) Severity and location of fire.
   B) Line placement and availability of water.
   C) Control of the fire apartment door.
   D) Consideration of an area of refuge before going above.
   E) All of the above.

Answer 1

1. Answer: E

Question 2

2. The second ladder company to arrive forcible entry firefighter at the scene of an Old Law
   Tenement fire should bring which tools from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3.4.3)
   A) Handie-Talkie
   B) Hand light
   C) Maul
   D) Halligan
   E) Rabbit tool

Answer 2

2. Answer: A, B, C, D, E = Note: This firefighter could also bring an axe/halligan instead
   of the maul/halligan combination.

Question 3

3. Please choose an incorrect duty for the second arriving ladder company chauffeur at the
   scene of an Old Law Tenement fire? (Ladders 3, section 3.4.5)
   A) If possible, position apparatus to cover the fire building.
   B) Be alert to the possibility that the first to arrive ladder company may be blocked out. In this
   instance, if this position is not covered, the Incident Commander must be notified.
   C) Always assist laddering with the first to arrive Ladder Company.
   D) Ventilate and search if teamed up with the second OV (or another available member).
   E) Be ready to use an aerial or portable ladder to remove members or civilians in distress.

Answer 3

3. Answer: C = Assist laddering with the first to arrive ladder company, if required

Question 4

4. Prior to venting from the exterior, the second OV must receive permission from their
   Ladder Company Officer via HT. The second OV might not be aware of conditions in the
   apartment directly over the fire in an Old Law Tenement. With the exception of a known life
   hazard, the entry and search will be completed if they teams up as follows: Please choose the
   incorrect item(s) from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3.4.6)
   A) When there is only a rear fire escape (railroad apartments) AND the fire apartment is in the
   rear, the second OV and second Roof Firefighter (or another available member) shall team up
   and enter the apartment directly over the fire from that fire escape.
   B) When there is a front fire escape OR the fire apartment is in the front, the second OV and
   second Chauffeur (or another available member) shall team up and enter the apartment directly
   over the fire from that fire escape.

Answer 4

4. Answer: A & B = A = When there is only a rear fire escape (railroad apartments) OR the
   fire apartment is in the rear, the second OV and second Roof Firefighter (or another available
   member) shall team up and enter the apartment directly over the fire from that fire escape. B =
   When there is a front fire escape AND the fire apartment is in the front, the second OV and
   second Chauffeur (or another available member) shall team up and enter the apartment directly
   over the fire from that fire escape.

Question 5

5. The second ladder company to arrive Roof firefighter at the scene of an Old Law Tenement
   fire should bring which tools from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 3.4.7)
   A) Handie-Talkie
   B) Flashlight
   C) Halligan
   D) 6’ Halligan Hook
   E) For top floor fires the saw and the Halligan are taken

Answer 5

5. Answer: A, B, C, D = E = For top floor fires the saw and the 6’ Halligan Hook are taken

Question 6

6. The second ladder company to arrive Roof firefighter at the scene of an Old Law Tenement
   fire should contact the first Roof Firefighter to determine the following: Please choose the
   correct item(s)? (Ladders 3, section 3.4.7)
   A) Their method of access to the roof.
   B) Problems encountered if any.
   C) Need for assistance.
   D) Need to seek an alternative route.

Answer 6

6. Answer: A, B, C, D

Question 7

7. In general, top floor fires involving the cockloft result in a heavy smoke condition in all
   apartments on the top floor of an Old Law Tenement, necessitating entry and search for victims
   and/or extension of fire. Please choose an incorrect operational procedure for the second arriving
   ladder company at this type of fire? (Ladders 3, section 3.5.1)
   A) Inside Team - Proceed to the top floor to assist first Ladder Company in entry and search of
   all top floor apartments.
   B) Roof Position - proceed to roof with power saw. Assist First Roof Firefighter on venting
   roof as ordered and commence opening with saw if required. Assist venting top floor windows
   from roof level as ordered.
   C) OV Position - vent the fire apartment from the fire escape. Prior to conducting any
   horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the second OV shall request permission from the
   second Ladder Company Officer in order to coordinate ventilation tactics with interior
   operations.
   D) If the first OV has already vented the fire apartment, then the second OV will vent the
   adjoining apartment as ordered. If entering any apartment to search, they shall team up with each
   other (or an available member).
   E) Chauffeur Position - Front of fire building. If not needed here, proceeds to the roof

Answer 7

7. Answer: C = OV Position - vent the fire apartment from the fire escape. Prior to
   conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the second OV shall request
   permission from the First Ladder Company Officer in order to coordinate ventilation tactics with
   interior operations.

Question 8

8. During the initial stages of a shaft fire, the window frames, curtains, drapes, etc., in both
   buildings feed the fire in the shaft. Please choose an incorrect item about shaft fires from the list
   below? (Ladders 3, section 4.2)
   A) In all cases the draft created in the shaft will delay lateral extension in the apartments in the
   exposed building allowing time for occupants to use one of their means of egress or for members
   to find and remove them.
   B) Assuming a shaft fire originated in an occupied Old Law Tenement, the extreme life hazard
   on the fire floor and floors above demands immediate forcible entry, search, removal and control
   of these operations at these locations in the fire building.
   C) During a shaft fire the exposed building must be handled without detracting from our initial
   concentration on the two critical floors (fire floor and floor above) in the fire building.

Answer 8

8. Answer: A = In most cases the draft created in the shaft will delay lateral extension in the
   apartments in the exposed building allowing time for occupants to use one of their means of
   egress or for members to find and remove them.

Question 9

9. There are situations in which the same concentration of ladder company personnel in one
   building is not required. In these situations, the major effort will be where the life and fire
   extension hazard is the greatest. Please choose the correct examples from the list below?
   (Ladders 3, section 4.2.4)
   A) Fire originated in an apartment in a vacant building and exposing an occupied building.
   B) Shaft fire between two vacant buildings.
   C) Fire originated in the bottom of the shaft.

Answer 9

9. Answer: A, B, C

Question 10

10. A quick visual check should be made by all ladder company personnel as they approach the
    fire building. No time is lost and the information so obtained will undoubtedly increase the
    efficiency of the unit. Take note of: Please choose the incorrect item from the list below?
    (Ladders 3, section 5.4.1)
    A) Visible life hazard
    B) Height in stories
    C) Adjoining Buildings
    D) Location of fire floor and fire
    E) What is the ventilation profile of the exposure
    F) Number of windows on each floor in front of the building
    G) Party balconies
    H) Fire escapes

Answer 10

10. Answer: E = What is the ventilation profile of the fire building

Question 11

11. Please choose an incorrect point about Tenements from the list below? (Ladders 3,
    section 5.4.1)
    A) When the building has four (4) windows per floor and no front fire escape, it indicates two
    (2) railroad flats with a rear fire escape. This will always apply to a corner building.
    B) When the building has four (4) windows per floor and a front fire escape, it usually
    indicates three (3) or four (4) apartments per floor with another fire escape in the rear.
    C) The ever dangerous exceptions are those buildings with railroad flats whose secondary
    means of egress is a front fire escape.
    D) The absence of a rear fire escape is of major concern for the safety of the operating forces.
    This information should be relayed immediately.

Answer 11

11. Answer: A = When the building has four (4) windows per floor and no front fire escape, it
indicates two (2) railroad flats with a rear fire escape. This does not necessarily apply to a corner
building.

Question 12

12. Five mail boxes on each side of a building entrance hall in a five story Tenement would
    mean _________________, according to Ladders 3. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders
    3, section 5.4.2)

Answer 12

12. Answer: Railroad flats

Question 13

13. Apartments designated 1S and 1N or 1W and 1E on the first floor and 2S and 2N or 2W
    and 2E on the second floor, will generally mean two apartments per floor in a Tenement. Any
    other numbering or lettering system frequently indicates more than _________ apartments per
    floor, according to Ladders 3. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 3, section 5.4.2)

Answer 13

13. Answer: Two

Question 14

14. Roof openings to relieve fire conditions in the cockloft or top floor of a Tenement should
    be cut directly over the fire or as near as safety permits. To determine placement of the opening
    the following items from the list below can be used, please choose the correct items?
    (Ladders 3, section 5.4.3)
    A) Soft spot or bubbles
    B) Melting snow or ice
    C) On a wet roof, steam rising or a dry spot
    D) Sense of touch at the base of soil or waste pipes
    E) Knowledge of fire location gathered on travel to the roof
    F) Looking over roof edge
    G) Handie-Talkie Communication

Answer 14

14. Answer: All are correct

Question 15

15. A rapidly rising column of smoke, with particles or embers ascending to higher levels,
    visible over the roof top of the building, frequently is an indication that the fire is ___________.
    Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 3, section 5.4.3)
    A) in an open shaft
    B) in the cockloft
    C) in the stair bulkhead
    D) on the roof

Answer 15

15. Answer: A

Question 16

16. Large quantities of black smoke (burning tar) observed over the roof of a building may be
    an indication of fire located, correctly in which choice(s) below? (Ladders 3, section 5.4.3)
    A) On the top floor fire
    B) In the cockloft
    C) In the stair bulkhead
    D) On the roof
    E) In an open shaft

Answer 16

16. Answer: A, B, C, D

Question 17

17. A search is an orderly and systematic examination of a building or area for the purpose of
    locating persons, or locating fire and extension of fire. It consists of a primary and secondary
    search. Please choose the incorrect definition from the two items below? (Ladders 3,
    section 5.5)
    A) Primary Search - Is an immediate search for life. This primary search is rapid but
    thorough and systematic.
    B) Secondary Search - Is a thorough and painstakingly complete search, to ensure that no
    possible victims are overlooked, as children may hide in closets or under beds or in bathrooms.
    The secondary search can include the entire perimeter of the building and all shafts,
    basements/cellars, etc, if necessary.

Answer 17

17. Answer: B = Secondary Search - Is a thorough and painstakingly complete search, to
    ensure that no possible victims are overlooked, as children may hide in closets or under beds or
    in bathrooms. The secondary search must also include the entire perimeter of the building and all
    shafts, basements/cellars, etc.

Question 18

18. “Since the first Ladder Company is responsible for the fire floor, it shall conduct an
    exacting primary search on this floor as soon as conditions permit. The second ladder
    company, which is responsible for the floors above the fire, should conduct a thorough
    primary search on all floors above the fire. Upon completion of the primary searches, the
    secondary searches shall be conducted as soon as conditions permit and shall be conducted
    by units other then those who conducted the primary search of these areas.” Do you agree
    or disagree with the above paragraph? (Ladders 3, section 5.5.6)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 18

18. Answer: A

Question 19

19. The second ladder inside team is assigned an extremely difficult position in the apartment
    over the fire in a Tenement. Prior to proceeding above the fire, the second arriving officer should
    ensure that the officers on the fire floor are made aware of his/her intentions so that those
    operating above can be warned of any situation necessitating withdrawal. Access to the
    apartment above the fire may be gained via: Please choose the correct item(s) from the list
    below? (Ladders 3, section 5.5.8)
    A) Interior stairs
    B) Fire escapes
    C) Through a common partition wall
    D) By crawling across the public hall from a tenable apartment on the same floor if conditions
    permit.
    E) Aerial/portable ladder

Answer 19

19. Answer: All are correct

Question 20

20. The member on the exterior waiting to perform horizontal ventilation for extinguishment of
    the immediate fire area shall listen for the following transmissions from the Engine Company
    Officer:
    • The notification from the Engine Company Officer to the Engine Chauffeur to start
    water.
    • The notification from the Engine Officer to the Incident Commander that they are
    applying water on the fire.
    These transmissions above are an indication to the exterior member to prepare to conduct
    ventilation for extinguishment. Please choose from the list below which action is now correct for
    the member to take after hearing these transmissions? (Ladders 3, section 5.7.2)
    A) Before venting the window(s) the member must communicate with and receive approval
    from the Ladder Company Officer.
    B) The member can vent the windows upon hearing these transmissions without contacting
    his/her officer.

Answer 20

20. Answer: A

Question 21

21. “Ventilation for Search - Is the horizontal ventilation tactic performed to facilitate the
    movement of a member into an area in order to conduct a search for a life hazard, which
    has the inherent risk of pulling fire towards the ventilation entry point. This action does
    not need to be communicated to the Ladder Company Officer.” Please indicate if you agree
    or disagree with the above paragraph? (Ladders 3, section 5.7.3)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 21

21. Answer: D = Ventilation for Search - Is the horizontal ventilation tactic performed to
    facilitate the movement of a member into an area in order to conduct a search for a life hazard,
    which has the inherent risk of pulling fire towards the ventilation entry point. This action needs
    to be communicated to the Ladder Company Officer as the ventilation may also negatively
    impact the members operating in the interior.

Question 22

22. A known life hazard is defined as follows, please choose the most correct answer?
    (Ladders 3, section 5.7.3)
    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 22

22. Answer: D

Question 23

23. “All horizontal and initial vertical ventilation tactics must be controlled,
    communicated to and coordinated by the ladder company officer.” Please indicate if you
    agree or disagree with the above sentence according to Ladders 3? (Ladders 3,
    section 5.8)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 23

23. Answer: A

Question 24

24. A suggested method to make an expandable opening “COFFIN CUT” on the roof of a
    Tenement on fire is as follows, assume wind is blowing ideally at your back: Please choose an
    incorrect item(s) from the list below? (Ladders 3, section 5.9.6)
    A) Cut #1 approximately 6 feet.
    B) Cut #2 “knock out” corner cut for tool insertion.
    C) Cut #3 approximately 3 feet.
    D) Cut #4 to #7 approximately 3 feet.
    E) Leave removed pieces of roof section next to opening to warn operating forces.
    F) If larger opening is needed, additional opening can be made in like manner (Continuation
    of cut in desired direction).
    G) Make sure that roof is not opened before cut is completed.
    H) Push down ceiling to complete ventilation.

Answer 24

24. Answer: A = Cut #1 approximately 3 feet, and C = Cut #3 approximately 6 feet.

Question 25

25. The term overhauling shall include any opening up of walls, ceilings, partitions, voids, etc.
    while checking for extension or to extinguish fire during the pre-control as well as during the
    post control phase of operations. Proper overhauling will expedite final extinguishment and
    minimize damage to the structure and its contents. Please choose the correct definition(s) from
    the list below? (Ladders 3, section 7)
    A) PRE-CONTROL - Search for fire and extension which takes place up to the point where
    the fire is under control. Pre-control overhauling begins as soon as possible after the fire has
    been knocked down.
    B) POST-CONTROL - The continued operation that takes place after the fire is under control
    to ensure that there is complete fire extinguishment.

Answer 25

25. Answer: A & B

Question 26

1. According to FFP - Multiple Dwellings Glossary, a fire partition has a fire resistive rating
   of _____ hours. A Fire wall has a fire resistance rating of _____ hours. (Glossary)
   A) 3, 4
   B) 3, 3
   C) 4, 4
   D) 4, 3

Answer 26

1. A

Question 27

2. Which type of buildings had their floor areas broken up into units of 2500 sq ft or less to
   avoid being built of fireproof construction? (2.1, 2.2)
   A) Old Law Tenements built before 1901
   B) New Law Tenements built between 1916 and 1929
   C) New Law Tenements build between 1901 and 1916
   D) New Law Tenements built after 1929

Answer 27

2. B

Question 28

3. Between 1930 and 1940 firewalls were required to be carried to where? (2.2.3)
A) Top of the roof boards
B) Under side of the top floor boards
C) Ceiling of the top floor
D) Underside of the roof boards

Answer 28

3. D

Question 29

4. A roof line should be used for all the following reasons except? (3.2.10)
   A) Prevent fire from extending past the trench
   B) Protect exposures
   C) Operate into ventilation holes
   D) Extinguish fire that can not be reached from below such as fire in a cornice

Answer 29

4. C

Question 30

5. Windows should be opened 2/3 from the bottom and 1/3 from the top to allow heat and
   smoke to vent and cool air to enter the room. (2.3.3)
   A) Agree or D) Disagree?

Answer 30

5. Disagree - 2/3 from the top and 1/3 from the bottom

Question 31

6. Which of the following statement is incorrect about throwing materials outside of a
   window during overhaul? (3.3.4)
   A) A member should always be posted in the yard or street below
   B) An examination of the yard must be made before discarding any material into the yard to
   assure no occupant has jumped into the yard
   C) The officer must not permit any material be thrown out of windows unnecessarily
   D) No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into all shafts

Answer 31

6. D - narrow shafts

Question 32

7. While battling a shaft fire and fire has extended into two exposures, what shall be
transmitted? (3.4.4)
A) Extra Engine and Truck
B) Extra Truck
C) 2nd alarm
D) 3rd alarm

Answer 32

7. D

Question 33

8. Who must make known to the IC and other members the manner in which the floors and
   apartments are designated, whether numerically or alphabetically? (3.5.5)
   A) The 1st officer inside the building
   B) The 1st engine officer
   C) The 1st truck officer
   D) The 1st member inside the building

Answer 33

8. A

Question 34

9. Which of the following statements pertaining to Gas Meters is incorrect? (3.5.9)
   A) They are usually found in the cellar, but may also be found in apartments and in public
   hallways
   B) If burning, they should be allowed to burn until the gas supply is shut off
   C) Combustible material near the burning meter should be wet down while waiting for the gas
   supply to be shut off
   D) If gas is leaking without being ignited, the gas supply should be shut off and the area
   ventilated as much as possible
   E) Fog lines shall be avoided as this hinders ventilation

Answer 34

9. E - fog lines may be used for venting

Question 35

10. When operating at a cellar fire in an OLT, the 1st line at the cellar stairs shall stay at this
    position and never advance down if there is an outside entrance to the cellar at the front or rear of
    the building? (4.2.1)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree?

Answer 35

10. Disagree - may advance down if the fire is minor

Question 36

11. Which of the following statements about OLT’s converted to SRO’s is incorrect? (4.3.4)
    A) These buildings require sprinklers in each room and in the stairways
    B) These buildings require an interior fire alarm system
    C) The sprinkler system must be supplied by a roof tank
    D) Each occupant must have access to both means of egress ( stair and fire escape) without
    having to go through another person’s room

Answer 36

11. C - no roof tank, supplied from the water main in the street

Question 37

12. The “H” type design of residential buildings differs from the older tenements and the newer
    high rise MD’s in that there are 3 structural elements to support the structure. Which of the
    following are correct? (5.1.1)
    A) Masonry bearing walls
    B) Wood beams that support floors and roof
    C) Steel columns, beams, and girders that connect and support sections of the “H” tpe
    building.
    D) All of the above

Answer 37

12. D

Question 38

13. Which type of stairs is a tremendous asset to heavy fire operations on the top floor?
    (5.1.1)
    A) Transverse
    B) Wing
    C) Isolated

Answer 38

13. A

Question 39

14. If operating a TL at a heavy fire in an “H” type, where fire is showing out windows in the
    throat, courtyard, and front windows, where shall the stream be directed at first? (5.2.2 )
    A) Front windows
    B) Courtyard windows
    C) Windows in the throat
    D) It is not good practice to operate a TL at an occupied “H” type

Answer 39

14. C

Question 40

15. At a store fire in an “H” type building, where shall the 2nd line be initially positioned?
    (5.3)
    A) Floor above
    B) Top floor
    C) Into an exposure
    D) Back up the 1st line

Answer 40

15. D - when it is obvious the 1st line can control the store fire, the 2nd line can then advance
    to the floor above. Initially, it is backing up the 1st line.