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PART I – FFP – LADDERS 6: PART II - FFP – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (con’t):

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  1. The Tower Ladder chassis is supported at six points while the boom is in operation, i.e.,
    two hydraulically operated jacks are located at the front and two at the rear of the vehicle (total
    of four), and two out-rigger type jacks in the middle of the apparatus. All supports have a direct
    frame attachment to bypass the apparatus suspension and provide a rigid operating base. Please
    choose an incorrect point about the jacks and outriggers on a Tower Ladder? (Ladders
    6, section 2.1.4)
    A) All jacks and outriggers must be lowered until each reaches the end of its stroke before
    raising the boom.
    B) Tower ladders are not designed to operate with outriggers and jacks down on one side only.
    Exception: If apparatus is not level, lower the jacks and outrigger on the high side first, then the
    jacks and outrigger on the low side until unit is level as possible.
    C) Raising the high side fully before raising the low side, or raising only one side when on
    level ground, can cause damage to the suspension system.
    D) A mechanical lock is also provided at each jack and outrigger. These locks (pins) must be
    inserted manually.
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  1. Answer: B = Tower ladders are not designed to operate with outriggers and jacks down on
    one side only. Exception : If apparatus is not level, lower the jacks and outrigger on the low side
    first, then the jacks and outrigger on the high side until unit is level as possible.
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  1. To judge that Tower Ladder outriggers will clear all obstructions, a ___________ may be
    used as a gauge. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 6, section 2.1.7)
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  1. Answer: 6-ft hook
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  1. Any member operating a tower ladder must personally verify the placement of all
    outriggers and jacks prior to raising the boom from the bedded position. If a member commences
    to set up a tower ladder apparatus for an operation and then decides to abort the operation, the
    member must: Please choose which item or items are correct from the list below?
    (Ladders 6, section 2.1.10)
    A) Properly place all outriggers and jacks for operation.
    B) Return all outriggers and jacks to the pre-setup position.
A
  1. Answer: A or B is correct.
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  1. The Tower Ladder basket is constructed of alloy aluminum and has a floor area of
    approximately _______ square feet. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 6, section 2.3)
    A) 5
    B) 10
    C) 15
    D) 20
A
  1. Answer: C
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  1. Please choose a correct point(s) about the Tower Ladder dead man control from the list
    below? (Ladders 6, section 2.4.5)
    A) Depressing the foot pedal at the pedestal activates the system and the engine throttle
    control.
    B) Depressing the foot pedal at the pedestal also deactivates the basket controls by activating
    the hydraulic system in case of electrical failure.
    C) The release of the “deadman” control (foot switch on pedestal) will immediately halt all
    boom movement.
    D) All of the above.
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  1. Answer: D = Note: The use of the platform control switch is necessary whenever
    members or civilians enter or leave elevated basket. This is to insure against movement of the
    basket by accidentally touching the platform control handle.
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  1. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below paragraph? (Ladders 6,
    section 2.6.1)
    “When no other solution is possible, members may escape from the Tower Ladder basket
    by means of the fixed telescoping ladder mounted on top of the boom sections or by the life
    saving rope in conjunction with the Personal Harness, which ever is most appropriate for
    the situation.”
    A) Agree or D) Disagree
A
  1. Answer: A
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  1. “The Tower Ladder is provided with an intercommunication system (intercom),
    allowing for basket to pedestal communications and vice versa, however handi-talkies are
    the most effective means of communications between basket and pedestal.” Please indicate
    if you agree or disagree with the above paragraph? (Ladders 6, section 2.8.1)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree
A
  1. Answer: D = The Tower Ladder is provided with an intercommunication system
    (intercom), allowing for basket to pedestal communications and vice versa, which is the most
    effective means of communications between basket and pedestal.
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8) The following terms shall be used when transmitting orders from the basket to the pedestal
man: (Ladders 6, section 2.8.2)
A) “EXTEND BOOM” - Reach out with boom.
B) “RETRACT BOOM” - return outstretched boom.
C) “RAISE BOOM” - Increase angle of elevation
D) “LOWER BOOM” - Decrease angle of elevation
E) “BOOM LEFT” - rotate boom to basket man’s left.
F) “BOOM RIGHT” - Rotate boom to basket man’s right.
Please choose the incorrect point(s) from above?

A
  1. Answer: E = “BOOM LEFT” - rotate boom to pedestal man’s left. F = “BOOM
    RIGHT” - Rotate boom to pedestal man’s right. Note: In some models, the basket control
    man faces the opposite direction in relation to the pedestal man. It is for this reason that the
    reference point is the pedestal and not the basket position.
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  1. Please choose an incorrect Tower Ladder (TL) procedure from the list below?
    (Ladders 6, section 2.8.4, 2.8.5, 2.8.7, & 2.9.2)
    A) Since the pedestal controls allow smoother movements, the pedestal man should, in most
    cases, perform delicate operations if visibility permits.
    B) The intercom between pedestal and basket should be used for operational control of the
    apparatus to achieve the desired coordination.
    C) During the daily check of the apparatus and at the initial stages of placing the TL into
    operation, a test of the intercom system shall be made. If results are negative, members shall rely
    on Handie-Talkies for communication from pedestal and basket.
    D) Detailed members cannot operate on the pedestal unless they are presently assigned to an
    Aerial or Tower Ladder Unit or are a qualified Chauffeur-Tillermen (QCT, School Trained).
A
  1. Answer: D = Detailed members cannot operate on the pedestal unless they are presently
    assigned to a Tower Ladder Unit or are a qualified Chauffeur-Tillermen (QCT, School Trained).
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  1. Please choose an incorrect Tower Ladder (TL) point from the list below? (Ladders
    6, section 3.1.3, 3.1.4, & 3.1.5)
    A) “Scrub area” is defined as that area of a building wall which can be touched by the basket.
    B) The apparatus should always be parallel to the building.
    C) Occasionally the scrub area of the bucket will be reduced by the cab of the apparatus. This
    condition can be corrected by parking the apparatus with the front end angled about 15 degrees
    from the building line.
    D) Positioning at a corner building affords coverage on two fronts.
    E) Placement of TL shall be made to retain as much effective operating area of the basket as
    possible on both fronts of the building.
A
  1. Answer: B = Generally the apparatus should be parallel to the building.
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  1. Where the ground is of doubtful stability, such as vacant lots or other unpaved areas that
    may have hidden voids, and plank pads for Tower Ladder outriggers are deemed not substantial
    enough, it may be more advantageous to position the apparatus ____________ or nearly
    _____________ to the fire building. Please fill in the two blanks? (Ladders 6, section
    3.1.6)
    A) perpendicular / perpendicular B) parallel / parallel
A
  1. Answer: A
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  1. During all operations, the Tower Ladder pedestal member shall: Please choose the
    incorrect procedure from the list above for the pedestal member? (Ladders 6, section 3.1.11)
    A) Remain at the pedestal until properly relieved by a member trained in the unit’s pedestal
    operation.
    B) Maintain and monitor Handie-Talkie communications and relay orders and pertinent
    information to basket via intercom.
    C) Be prepared to take over controls should basket controls become erratic or inoperative.
    D) If member(s) leave the basket for search or roof operations, the pedestal member shall not
    move the boom unless member(s) are advised of his/her intentions and they in turn give
    approval, no exceptions.
A
  1. Answer: D = If member(s) leave the basket for search or roof operations, the pedestal
    member shall not move the boom unless member(s) are advised of his/her intentions and they in
    turn give approval, or a visible life hazard should occur.
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  1. Please choose an incorrect detail about Tower Ladders (TL)? (Ladders 6,
    section 3.2)
    A) A properly positioned TL provides wall coverage from grade level or below, up to a
    maximum basket floor elevation of 70’ (approximately), at the maximum 75 degree angle.
    B) The basket while touching a point 32 feet horizontally from the center of the turntable can
    reach a basket floor elevation of 65 feet.
    C) TL scrub area covers the front of a building 60 feet high and 50 feet wide, and will cover a
    100 foot frontage on the lower five floors of a building.
    D) A TL has a scrub area of approximately 7750 square feet when the center of the turntable is
    32 feet from building wall and cab is at a 15 degree angle from the building line.
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  1. Answer: C = TL scrub area covers the front of a building 60 feet high and 50 feet wide,
    and will cover a 100 foot frontage on the lower three floors of a building.
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  1. Please choose the most correct detail about Tower Ladders (TL)? (Ladders 6,
    section 3.2)
    A) The basket can also reach points 10 feet below grade.
    B) Apparatus may be placed on the sidewalk either fully or partially to reach upper levels or to
    gain better vantage points. In this situation verify the condition under the sidewalk and make
    certain that the stabilizers are on a firm foundation.
    C) When the center line of turntable is 25 feet from a building, there will be sufficient room
    for basket to be dropped below the horizontal with the boom perpendicular to the side of the
    apparatus.
    D) Ideal horizontal distance from objectives is 32 feet. At 32 feet from center line of turntable
    to a building, allowance is made for sidewalks, outriggers and parked vehicles.
    E) All of the above.
A
  1. Answer: E
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  1. Please choose an incorrect Tower Ladder position, if and when the unit is positioned on a
    hill? (Ladders 6, section 3.4.1)
    A) Position apparatus parallel to the direction of slope so that boom operations will be in the
    “down-hill” direction.
    B) If possible, apparatus should be facing “down-hill”.
    C) If the apparatus is facing downhill, turntable past the objective.
    D) If the apparatus is facing uphill, turntable before the objective.
A
  1. Answer: A = Position apparatus parallel to the direction of slope so that boom operations
    will be in the “up-hill” direction.
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  1. The maximum “slope” for a Tower Ladder operation has been set at _______% grade by
    the manufacturer for safe performance of the apparatus. (Ladders 6, section 3.4.6)
    A) 5
    B) 10
    C) 15
    D) 20
A
  1. Answer: C
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17. The rated capacity of the Tower Ladder boom extended is? (Ladders 6, figure 6)
A) 500 LBS
B) 250 LBS
C) 1000 LBS
D) 1250 LBS
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  1. Answer: C = Note: Confine Space - states at least 800 LBS. (TL figure 6 asked on 2002
    Lts test.)
18
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  1. When operating out of a Tower Ladder basket for ventilation on a flat roof, which tools
    from the list below should be added to the basket? (Ladders 6, section 4.1.2)
    A) Axe
    B) Halligan
    C) Power saw
    D) 6’ hook
    E) Life saving rope
A
  1. Answer: All of the above
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  1. When operating on a roof of questionable stability, with hand tools or power saw, full use
    of the personal harness and life saving rope shall be used to limit travel of the operator of a tool
    to a radius of no more than _______ feet from a Tower Ladder basket. Please fill in the blank?
    (Ladders 6, section 4.1.4)
    A) 10
    B) 5
    C) 15
    D) 20
A
  1. Answer: A
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  1. When instability of a peaked roof is suspected, exercise extreme caution when operating
    from a Tower Ladder basket: Please choose the most correct answer from the list below?
    (Ladders 6, section 4.2.2)
    A) Keep basket close to roof level. Secure members to basket with life saving rope. Do not
    engage in prolonged operations.
    B) Use portable ladder, laid flat on roof, to help distribute weight of member(s) over a greater
    area.
    C) If condition permits, place basket onto the roof and have members work from the basket.
    D) All of the above.
A
  1. Answer: D
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  1. A power saw can be effectively used from a Tower Ladder basket to open up peaked roofs
    as follows, please choose the incorrect item from the list below? (Ladders 6, section 4.3.1)
    A) Position basket on roof as close to ridge pole as possible. Check stability of roof with
    available tools.
    B) Saw is started in basket and then held outside the basket. It shall be kept outside until shut
    off.
    C) Saw operator hooks his Personal Harness to loop in Life Saving Rope, places one foot on
    roof and other in the basket.
    D) Back-up man must take a firm hold on the operator’s Personal Harness, not the Life Belt.
A
  1. Answer: D = Back-up man takes a firm hold on the operator’s Personal Harness or Life
    Belt.
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  1. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the sequence of cuts shown on the peaked roof
    below? (Ladders 6, figure 11)

A) Agree or D) Disagree

A
  1. Answer: A = Note: The size of the cut will depend on the reach of the operator. He shall
    never over-extend himself. Re-position basket if larger opening is necessary.
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  1. Stack Effect is natural thermal air movement, either positive (up) or negative (down) within
    a structure, most often in the direction of vertical shafts. The stack effect is influenced by all of
    the following except? (FFP MDs 6.1.1 B)
    A) Height of the fire floor
    B) Temperature differential between outside and inside temperatures
    C) Air leakage to other floors
    D) Wind
A

1) A = (Height of the building)

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  1. A priority when performing building inspection in a HRFPMD should be to verify
    that stairways are correctly labeled. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
    (FFP MDs 6.1 Note)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree
A

2) A

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3. Which of the following is not among one of the most prominent variables that effect smoke
movement? (FFP MDs 6.1.1 B)
A) Pressure
B) Wind
C) Building Height
D) HVAC
A

3) C = (Stack Effect)

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  1. At a fire in a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling, an experienced officer would know
    that vertical ventilation shall only be performed at the direction of the? (FFP MDs
    6.1.2 E)
    A) IC and Ladder Officer inside the fire apartment
    B) IC
    C) IC or Ladder Officer inside the fire apartment
    D) Ladder Officer inside the fire apartment
A

4) B

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  1. An elevator equipped with Fireman Service shall be operated by a member at a fire
    operation in a High Rise Multiple Dwelling. Personnel shall exit at least two floors below the fire
    but before proceeding to the fire floor, members shall survey all of the following except?
    (FFP MDs 6.1.3 A)
    A) The layout of the stairs
    B) Hallway below the fire apartment
    C) Apartment below the fire apartment
    D) Location of the compactor shaft
A

5) D

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  1. Hi-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling fires can pose significant logistical problems. In
    which statement below was a Battalion Chief correct when discussing these operations at drill?
    (FFP MDs 6.1.3 B)
    A) Stairs shall be used when the fire is on the eight floor or below
    B) The second arriving ladder company shall recall the elevators whether or not they will be
    used
    C) Regardless of the fire floor, the IC must ensure that all elevators are recalled, searched and
    controlled early in the operation
    D) The second to arrive engine company shall ensure that all elevators are recalled and
    searched
A

6) C = (A- Stairs shall be used when the fire is on the seventh floor or below; B- The first
arriving ladder company shall recall the elevators whether or not they will be used; D-The
second to arrive ladder Company shall ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched)

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  1. Elevator shafts are conduits for vertical transmission of smoke and heat. The doors to
    elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes until?
    (FFP MDs 6.1.3 C)
    A) Approved by the Ladder Officer in the fire apartment
    B) The fire is controlled
    C) The fire is “under control”
    D) The fire is “probably will hold”
A

7) C

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  1. A stalled elevator car is an elevator car out of service. Look for maximum load signs and
    consider each member and their equipment to be greater than? (FFP MDs 6.1.3 E)
    A) 215 pounds
    B) 200 pounds
    C) 250 pounds
    D) 275 pounds
A

8) D

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  1. During operations in High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwellings, after all units are in position,
    and two elevators are available and serviceable, how shall the elevators be maintained?
    (FFP MDs 6.1.3 H)
    A) Maintain one elevator on standby in the lobby and one two floors above the fire
    B) Maintain one elevator on standby in the lobby and one two floors below the fire
    C) Maintain one elevator on standby in the lobby and one on the floor below the fire
    D) Maintain one elevator on standby in the lobby and one on the fire floor
A

9) B

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  1. The 10-77 signal should provide sufficient units to initially manage a medium fire and
    smoke condition in a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling. Which choice below is not an
    accurate example of when this signal should be transmitted? (FFP MDs 6.1.6 A)
    A) Wind impacted fire conditions
    B) Advanced fire on arrival
    C) Heavy smoke on a single floor
    D) Numerous reports of persons in difficulty due to smoke
A

10) C = (Heavy smoke on numerous floors)

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  1. The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to __________ when the fire is above
    the sixth floor in a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling. (FFP MDs 6.1.7)
    A) the Fire Sector
    B) the Forward Staging Area
    C) the Staging Area
    D) the Lobby
A

11) A

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  1. Variations from stretching initial hoselines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire
    due to building configurations shall be approved by ____________ and entered into the CIDS
    program. (FFP MDs 6.2.1 B)
    A) Battalion Commanders
    B) Division Commanders
    C) Company Commanders
    D) Borough Commanders
A

12) B

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  1. In a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling, if none of the first four engine companies are
    equipped with a High Rise Nozzle (HRN,) the dispatcher shall special call the nearest HRN
    equipped engine company and notify the IC of their identity. In this instance, who deploys the
    HRN? (FFP MDs 6.2.4 B)
    A) The 4th Arriving Engine
    B) The IC shall determine which engine company places the HRN into operation
    C) The 4th Due Engine
    D) The Special-called Engine
A

13) B

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  1. In a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling, if the fire is located in a below grade area
    or lower floor, and there is no access to an available standpipe outlet or one that is not in
    the IDLH, a hand stretch of 1 ¾ “ hose from the pumper will be required. A hand stretch
    from a pumper may also facilitate a smooth advance into the fire area on these lower
    floors. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (FFP MDs 6.2.6)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree
A

14) D = (…a hand stretch of 2½” hose…)

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  1. At a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling Fire, the Ventilation Support Group will be the
    _______ ladder company assigned on a 10-77. (FFP MDs 6.3.6)
    A) 4th
    B) 5th
    C) 6th
    D) 7t
A

15) C

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