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Question 1

1. Exterior walls can be breached with power tools. Breaching may be necessary to gain
   access for life saving or stream penetration. Please choose an incorrect point about breaching
   walls from the list below? (Tower Ladders, section 4.4.1)
   A) Power saw with proper blade is used for brick and concrete work.
   B) Where necessary, electric or pneumatic hammers may be used for breaching work from
   Tower Ladder basket.
   C) Cuts in brick walls should be triangular form with vertex angle downward to prevent
   further collapse.
   D) 1st and 2nd cuts should be at brickwork since easiest cut is at mortar joint and blade at this
   point will be worn.1. Answer: C = Cuts in brick walls should be triangular form with vertex angle upward to
   prevent further collapse.

Answer 1

1. Answer: C = Cuts in brick walls should be triangular form with vertex angle upward to
   prevent further collapse.g

Question 2

2. Rescue via a Tower Ladder (TL) basket is effectuated in several ways. Entering and exiting
   from the basket shall be through the double-acting swinging gates. Please choose an incorrect
   Tower Ladder rescue procedure from the list below? (Tower Ladders, section 5.1)
   A) Initially the basket is elevated to a point where the middle railing of the basket is level with
   the window ledge, or level with the top railing of the fire escape.
   B) To facilitate removal of incapacitated or obese victims, position the top basket rail level
   with the window sill or top rail of the fire escape.
   C) Positioning of the TL basket must be such that the Stang nozzle will not interfere with the
   rescue operation. This will require an angular approach that will permit ease in entering or
   exiting from the basket.
   D) To expedite placing the basket at the window, place apparatus parallel to the objective so
   that the turntable is in line with the window or target.

Answer 2

2. Answer: D = To expedite placing the basket at the window, place apparatus parallel to the
   objective so that the basket is in line with the window or target.

Question 3

3. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below paragraph? (Tower
   Ladders, section 5.1.6)
   “When many trips of the Tower Ladder basket are required to remove a great number of
   occupants, safe removal need not necessitate delivery directly to the street level. Where
   time is crucial, occupants may be placed at lower levels of the fire building, an adjoining
   fire escape, an adjacent roof, or any other area of refuge. When necessary a member shall
   remain with the group so removed to prevent panic.”
   A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 3

3. Answer: A

Question 4

4. Please choose an incorrect procedure when using a stokes basket in conjunction with a
   Tower Ladder basket in order to effect a rescue? (Tower Ladders, section 5.2.1)
   A) Speed is generally of less importance than a smooth and careful operation. A smooth
   operation is imperative when descending with the Stokes basket.
   B) The Stokes basket may be placed in an upright or diagonal position and leaning or lashed to
   a solid part of the basket railing.
   C) The Stokes may not be lashed to the top railings of the basket.
   D) To insure smooth operation of basket maneuver, the pedestal man should perform the
   lowering operation, if conditions permit.

Answer 4

4. Answer: C = The Stokes may also be lashed to the top railings of the basket, however, this
   is more time consuming, limits administering of first aid and a conscious victim will possibly
   feel insecure since part of his body will be beyond the rails of the basket. Stability of rails to be
   considered

Question 5

5. Large caliber outside streams (LCS) generally should not be directed into occupied
   buildings. However, in some circumstances fire conditions or life hazards may demand such use.
   Please choose the correct examples from the list below that would require the use of LCS into
   occupied buildings? (Tower Ladders, section 6.1.2)
   A) Fire extending via cockloft and top floor untenable.
   B) A stream, preferably fog used at an acute angle to the building, used to protect people on
   the fire escapes because fire is emitting from windows below them.
   C) In the event hand lines cannot advance due to fire conditions, a fog stream, into floors of
   certain type occupancies such as M.D., office, etc.
   D) All of the above.

Answer 5

5. Answer: D

Question 6

6. When the fire building is heavily involved on several floors, heavy Tower Ladder stream
   delivery should generally start at the lowest level and work upward, affecting a quick knockdown
   on the way up to top floor and/or cockloft area. Positioning the nozzle close to and low in
   the window will insure: Please choose the correct items? (Tower Ladders, section 6.2.3)
   A) Opening ceiling with stream to expose fire area or cockloft and extinguish fire therein.
   B) Maximum stream penetration.
   C) Good deflection off ceilings and walls.
   D) Using the stream through an attic window of a peaked frame dwelling cannot be used to
   ventilate, by literally blowing the roof off the structure.

Answer 6

6. Answer: A, B, C = D = In extreme situations the stream through an attic window of a
   peaked frame dwelling can be used to ventilate by literally blowing off the roof.

Question 7

7. Please choose the statement below that is an incorrect Tower Ladder procedure?
   (Tower Ladders, section 6.2)
   A) Operation into the cockloft, work the stream from party wall of most serious exposure
   toward center of building then from party wall of other exposure toward center or a roof opening.
   B) Where stability of the building is in doubt, the basket should be placed at least the same
   distance horizontally from the building as it will be vertically below the top of the wall.
   C) The stream shaper with a minimum tip size 2” nozzle attached, shall be normally carried on
   the Stang nozzle to be used when a straight stream is ordered.
   D) When a fog stream is ordered, the stream shaper and tip shall be removed and the fog
   nozzle placed directly on the looped barrel.

Answer 7

7. Answer: C = 1-1/2”

Question 8

8. When the Tower Ladder is used to provide elevated streams, care must be taken to avoid
   the collapse of walls on the basket or boom. If fire has been burning for a considerable period of
   time and stability of the building is doubtful, the following guidelines are recommended: Please
   choose the incorrect item from the list below? (Tower Ladders, section 6.3.2)
   A) Keep basket beyond the collapse area of the building when possible.
   B) Expose a minimum section of the boom.
   C) Position apparatus so that basket can be placed at the edge of the building thereby limiting
   exposure of apparatus in event of collapse.
   D) Use two tower ladders, one at each edge if necessary, to obtain full coverage of building.
   E) Directing a stream from above the roof area into openings to attack a cockloft fire is
   generally very productive.

Answer 8

8. Answer: E = Directing a stream from above the roof area into openings to attack a
   cockloft fire is generally counter productive, unless collapse has been extensive and an exterior
   attack is in progress.

Question 9

9. For optimum effectiveness of Tower Ladder (TL) streams, the following guidelines are to
   be considered, please choose the incorrect item? (Tower Ladders, section 6.6.1)
   A) A Satellite Water Unit is the best source of supply, if available. Largest diameter hose is
   used.
   B) Supply water to base of TL at 200 to 250 psi.
   C) Relief valve of TL should be set at 250 psi.
   D) Generally two sources at the base of the TL is used.

Answer 9

9. Answer: D = Generally only one source at base of TL is used

Question 10

10. For optimum effectiveness of Tower Ladder (TL) streams, the following guidelines are to
    be considered, please choose the incorrect item? (Tower Ladders, section 6.6.1)
    A) Conventional pumpers should be placed as close as possible to the TL.
    B) Relay pumper can take water from more than one source.
    C) Relay pumper adjacent to TL should have in excess of 50 psi intake pressure with water
    flowing.
    D) When necessary to shut down or to regulate pressures, do so at the relay pumper and not at
    the TL base gated siamese.

Answer 10

10. Answer: C = Relay pumper adjacent to TL should have in excess of 80 psi intake
    pressure with water flowing.

Question 11

11. Tower Ladder nozzle pressures generally should not exceed __________ psi with a relief
    valve setting of 250 psi. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 6, section 6.6.2)
    A) 50
    B) 75
    C) 100
    D) 125

Answer 11

11. Answer: C

Question 12

12. Upon shutting down a Tower Ladder (TL) stream, it shall be the duty of the TL officer to
    survey each floor in regard to: Please choose the most correct answer? (Ladders 6,
    section 6.7.1)
    A) Run-off water
    B) Water laden stock
    C) Structural damage resulting from fire and/or operation of heavy caliber stream.
    D) Any other condition that could be a danger to members if interior mop up and overhaul
    contemplated.
    E) All of the above.

Answer 12

12. Answer: E

Question 13

13. The top of the basket railing should be positioned slightly _________ the work area when
    using the Tower Ladder basket for overhauling? Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 6,
    section 7.1.2)
    A) above
    B) below
    C) either above or below

Answer 13

13. Answer: B

Question 14

14. The Tower Ladder boom shall not be used: Please choose the most correct answer?
    (Ladders 6, section 7.1.5)
    A) To force timbers or cornices back into a building or onto a roof.
    B) To pull or push objects.
    C) As a derrick.
    D) All of the above.

Answer 14

14. Answer: D

Question 15

15. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement?
    “A Stream from a Tower Ladder can be used for the removal of shingles, siding, roofing,
    brickwork, or possible demolition if a building’s condition presents a serious hazard.”
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 15

15. Answer: A

Question 16

16. Please choose an incorrect procedure in regards to freeing a cornice from a Tower Ladder’s
    basket? (Ladders 6, section 7.3.1)
    A) Use six foot hooks and general purpose ropes to hold cornice while manageable size pieces
    are being removed. Secure cornice and sections to be removed.
    B) Metal hangers of cornice may be cut with bolt cutters or power saw. (Bolt cutters usually
    suffice.) These hangers should be cut first.
    C) The sections cut are then placed on the roof, or lowered to street with basket, if necessary.
    D) Do not use basket to remove large sections of cornice.

Answer 16

16. Answer: B = Metal hangers of cornice may be cut with bolt cutters or power saw. (Bolt
    cutters usually suffice.) These hangers should be cut last.

Question 17

17. Live overhead wires can present a problem if they fall on a Tower Ladder (TL) apparatus.
    It is possible for the apparatus to be energized, particularly if the jacks and outriggers are down
    in place. If this should occur: Please choose the incorrect item from the list above?
    (Ladders 6, section 8.1.1)
    A) No member shall touch the apparatus.
    B) Safeguard civilians and other unsuspecting members. Also consider supply line and supply
    pumper.
    C) Immediately notify the Officer in Command that TL is out of service.
    D) Immediately request a priority response of a Rescue company.

Answer 17

17. Answer: D = Immediately request a priority response of the utility company.

Question 18

18. When in the process of taking up Tower Ladder drains on the main waterway should be
    opened while boom elevated at a __________ degree angle, feed-lines at gated siamese removed
    and gates of siamese opened. Please fill in the blank? (Ladders 6, section 9.1.1)
    A) 45
    B) 60
    C) 90
    D) 180

Answer 18

18. Answer: B

Question 19

19. Which items shall be inspected daily on a Tower Ladder? (Ladders 6, section
    10.1.1)
    A) Basket and pedestal railings, basket gates and locks for looseness or defective welds and/or
    cracks.
    B) Welds at base of basket riser to Stang waterway, welds at pistons at base of boom and at
    basket level, welds at jacks, outriggers and at turntable.
    C) Condition of safety belts installed in basket.
    D) Test of intercom operation, and electrical outlets at basket, lights.
    E) Level of platform of basket.
    F) Evidence of hydraulic leaks at all connections

Answer 19

19. Answer: All are correct`

Question 20

20. During Multi-Unit drill, at operations or in quarters, a visual check of compression and
    tension bolts at turntable _____ wheel shall be made for missing or sheared bolts. A hand check
    for tightness of those bolts that are accessible shall be made. Please fill in the blank?
    (Ladders 6, section 10.1.2)
    A) 3rd
    B) 4th
    C) 5th
    D) 6th

Answer 20

20. Answer: C

Question 21

1) When ordered, the venting of the attack stair bulkhead in LRFPMD’s will be accomplished
by whom? (7)
A) 1st and 2nd due LCC
B) 1st and 2nd due OV
C) 1st and 2nd due Roof
D) Rescue and/or Squad

Answer 21

1. C

Question 22

2) If the hallways in these structures are small, that is every apartment door is within _______
of every stairwell on that floor, and then 1 ¾” hose can be stretched from the pumper when
compatible with fire conditions? (7.2)
A) 50 yds
B) 50 ft
C) 25 yds
D) 25 ft

Answer 22

2. B

Question 23

3) Which member is supposed to choose the attack stairway in a LRFPMD? (7.3.1)
A) 1st due engine officer
B) 1st due ladder officer
C) 1st due engine officer in conjunction with the 1st due ladder officer
D) None of the above

Answer 23

3. B

Question 24

4) Which of the following tools is not listed in the tool assignment for the 2nd due truck at fir
in a LRFPMD? (7.3.2)?
A) Extinguisher
B) KO curtain
C) Axe or maul
D) LSR
E) Hook

Answer 24

4. D = the bulletin states that the 2nd due truck should be prepared to assist if a LSR rescue is
   required but LSR is not mentioned as a tool to bring.

Question 25

5) Roof access in a LRFPMD will be in what order? (7.3.2 C)
A) Stairway in an attached adjoining bldg, enclosed evacuation stair, AL or TL
B) AL or TL, Stairway in an attached adjoining bldg , enclosed evacuation stair,
C) AL or TL, enclosed evacuation stair, Stairway in an attached adjoining bldg
D) Stairway in an attached adjoining bldg, AL or TL, enclosed evacuation stair,

Answer 25

5. A

Question 26

6) What is the priority when a LSR rescue is required? (7.6)
A) Operating from the roof
B) Operating from the floor above

Answer 26

6. A

Question 27

7) Deployment of a second WCD over the first WCD may be necessary when the first WCD
appears to be nearing failure due to fire impingement? (7.4)
A) Agree or D) Disagree?

Answer 27

7. Agree

Question 28

8) While roof ventilation is emphasized in LRFPMD’s, it must not occur until ordered by
whom? (7.3.1)
A) The 1st due truck boss
B) 1st due engine boss
C) 2nd due truck boss
D) IC

Answer 28

8. D

Question 29

9) Who insures that non-standpipe buildings where 1 ¾” hose may be used are entered in
CIDS? (7.2)
A) Company Commanders
B) Battalion Commanders
C) Division Commanders
D) Borough Commanders

Answer 29

9. C

Question 30

10) LRFPMD’s are usually equipped with standpipe systems. (7)
A) Agree of D) Disagree?

Answer 30

10. Disagree = usually not equipped with standpipe systems, thus requiring a hand stretched
    line from the pumper.