FDNY Cycle 9 and 10 study set
At all fires it is important to cut the roof before getting involved in opening skylights or bulkhead
doors true or false? - ANS-false open bulkhead doors and skylights prior to cutting roof
while cutting the roof the wind should be where? - ANS-your back
on flat non fireproof roofs with the exception of taxpayers what size cut is suggested? - ANS-a
3'X6' coffin cut
How big is the cut made on taxpayer roofs? - ANS-8'x8' is recommended
on peaked roofs cutting and opening the roof is usually not considered an initial operation; the
venting or removing of attic windows and or louvers is frequently sufficient for ventilation
purposes true or false - ANS-true
when it is deemed neccessary to cut peaked roofs who does it and how? - ANS-the 2nd due
ladder company performs the cut usually from a tower ladder bucket
the knock out cut usually used for tool insertion is cut number 3 true or false? - ANS-false the
knockout cut is cut 2
when fire is burning in a top floor apartment it is efficient to wait until the fire is knocked down
before examining the cockloft. true or false? - ANS-false. it is not efficient to wait until the fire is
knocked down. an early inspection can be made by going into a room adjacent to the fire in the
same or adjoining apartment and opening an observation hole in that celling. i
at a top floor fire a firefighter has gone to an adjacent apartment and made an inspection hole in
the ceiling and he/she can see fire burning in the cockloft when can he expand the observation
hole? - ANS-once a charged hoseline has been positioned
after the ceiling has been opened to check for extension into the cockloft at top floor fire and fire
has been discovered it is good practice while waiting for the charged hoseline to ventilate all
windows in the apartment true or false. - ANS-this is true. because once the ceiling is opened
the floor will quickly become filled with smoke. this is also the time to make sure that a roof
ventilation hole is being cut directly above the fire.
,the only way to cut open case hardened locks are by use of the silicone oxide power saw blade
true or false? - ANS-false the aluminum oxide blade cuts the padlock also it is possible to pull
the cylinder on some of these locks with a bam bam tool
which hydraulically operated forcible entry tool takes two people to operate? - ANS-rabbit tool
which hydraulically operated forcible entry tool can be used under water? - ANS-hydra ram
this hydraulically operated forcible entry tool exerts a maximum of 10,000 lbs of force and can
open its jaws from 3/4" to a max of 4" - ANS-Hydra ram
the hydra ram can be used for doors that can be opened inward only true or false - ANS-false
the hydra ram can be used for both inward and outward opening doors
which tool applies more force the hydra ram or rabbit tool - ANS-the rabbit tool however the
hydra ram has less limitations
on a portable power saw with a full tank of gasoline/oil mixture of 4.8 fluid ounces of oil to one
gallon of gasoline how long will the saw operate? - ANS-20 to 30 minutes of operating time
carbide tip will cut: - ANS-gravel and tar covered roof wood flooring light sheet metal and similar
material
when is the carbide tip placed out of service? - ANS-when 8 or more tips are missing,broken or
worn down to the circumference of the blade
when are abrasive disks placed out of service? - ANS-when they are cracked or badly nicked,
center of hole wears out of round or blade is worn down to 8 inches or less
an operation where one pumper supplys water to another is called - ANS-a relay operation
in a relay operation which pumper secures the water source? - ANS-in a relay operation the
officer or ecc of the 1st due pumper transmits the 10-70 then places the rig based on easiest
stretch ladder company placement and collapse potential . then the second due pumper
designated as the water resource unit upon hearing the 10-70 must find a viable water source
which supply connections are used duing a relay operation ? - ANS-10' or 35' 3-1/2 supply line
the neccessary lengths of 3 1/2 inch hose are streched from a 3" outlet of the supply pumper to
the operating pumpers ______ - ANS-3" gated outlet on the pump panel side of pumper
both supply pumper and operating pumper will remain in which transfer valve position ? -
ANS-volume
, what is the only exception to the rule of the transfer valve always being in volume? - ANS-an
exception to that rule is standpipe operations where head pressure needs to be overcome. in
this case, the OPERATING pumper will operate with its pump in the pressure configuration
when ready to send water to the operating pumper , the supply pumper should open the 3"
discharge fully and supply how much pressure ? - ANS-idle pressure . (usually 100-125 PSI)
what is Idle pressure? - ANS-Idle pressure is hydrant pressure plue pressure imparted by the
pump at idle
while operating, the ECC of the operating pumper notices the intake pressure gauge drops
below 15 psi. what should be done? - ANS-the ECC of the operating pumper should request
the supply pumper to increase throttle (tap up pro pressure governor) in 10 PSI increments as
needed
while operating, the ECC of the supply pumper notices the intake pressure gauge drops below
15 psi what needs to be done next? - ANS-Supply Pumper ECC should contact the Operating
pumper ECC and Command to inform them the hydrant supply limit has been reached
if the operating pumper ECC notes the intake pressure is greater than 150 psi or the automatic
intake relief vavle discharges. what is the next action that should be taken? - ANS-Ask the
supply pumper ECC via HT if he is in the volume position
as per the probationary firefighters manual size up begins. - ANS-at receipt of the alarm
prior to reaching the fire floor knowledge how can be gained that may determine the interior
hallway layout, apartment number system, floor plan of the apartment, and closest means of
access to a fire apartment. - ANS-by conducting a survey of the floor below the fire floor
upon arrival at the fire building members perform search activities with two objectives? -
ANS-location of life and fire
an immediate seach for life that is rapid and thorough but systematic is a - ANS-primary search
a primary search will be influenced by the fire, heat and smoke conditions in a room or area and
may be prior to the application of water. true or false? - ANS-true
if conditions are deemed untenable how does the interior team proceed with the search within
the fire area? - ANS-behind the engine company. advance and search from behind the
hoseline.
if both assigned ladder companys arrive at almost the same time but out of response sequence
the responsibility for search shall be guided how? - ANS-the units shall be guided by there
At all fires it is important to cut the roof before getting involved in opening skylights or bulkhead
doors true or false? - ANS-false open bulkhead doors and skylights prior to cutting roof
while cutting the roof the wind should be where? - ANS-your back
on flat non fireproof roofs with the exception of taxpayers what size cut is suggested? - ANS-a
3'X6' coffin cut
How big is the cut made on taxpayer roofs? - ANS-8'x8' is recommended
on peaked roofs cutting and opening the roof is usually not considered an initial operation; the
venting or removing of attic windows and or louvers is frequently sufficient for ventilation
purposes true or false - ANS-true
when it is deemed neccessary to cut peaked roofs who does it and how? - ANS-the 2nd due
ladder company performs the cut usually from a tower ladder bucket
the knock out cut usually used for tool insertion is cut number 3 true or false? - ANS-false the
knockout cut is cut 2
when fire is burning in a top floor apartment it is efficient to wait until the fire is knocked down
before examining the cockloft. true or false? - ANS-false. it is not efficient to wait until the fire is
knocked down. an early inspection can be made by going into a room adjacent to the fire in the
same or adjoining apartment and opening an observation hole in that celling. i
at a top floor fire a firefighter has gone to an adjacent apartment and made an inspection hole in
the ceiling and he/she can see fire burning in the cockloft when can he expand the observation
hole? - ANS-once a charged hoseline has been positioned
after the ceiling has been opened to check for extension into the cockloft at top floor fire and fire
has been discovered it is good practice while waiting for the charged hoseline to ventilate all
windows in the apartment true or false. - ANS-this is true. because once the ceiling is opened
the floor will quickly become filled with smoke. this is also the time to make sure that a roof
ventilation hole is being cut directly above the fire.
,the only way to cut open case hardened locks are by use of the silicone oxide power saw blade
true or false? - ANS-false the aluminum oxide blade cuts the padlock also it is possible to pull
the cylinder on some of these locks with a bam bam tool
which hydraulically operated forcible entry tool takes two people to operate? - ANS-rabbit tool
which hydraulically operated forcible entry tool can be used under water? - ANS-hydra ram
this hydraulically operated forcible entry tool exerts a maximum of 10,000 lbs of force and can
open its jaws from 3/4" to a max of 4" - ANS-Hydra ram
the hydra ram can be used for doors that can be opened inward only true or false - ANS-false
the hydra ram can be used for both inward and outward opening doors
which tool applies more force the hydra ram or rabbit tool - ANS-the rabbit tool however the
hydra ram has less limitations
on a portable power saw with a full tank of gasoline/oil mixture of 4.8 fluid ounces of oil to one
gallon of gasoline how long will the saw operate? - ANS-20 to 30 minutes of operating time
carbide tip will cut: - ANS-gravel and tar covered roof wood flooring light sheet metal and similar
material
when is the carbide tip placed out of service? - ANS-when 8 or more tips are missing,broken or
worn down to the circumference of the blade
when are abrasive disks placed out of service? - ANS-when they are cracked or badly nicked,
center of hole wears out of round or blade is worn down to 8 inches or less
an operation where one pumper supplys water to another is called - ANS-a relay operation
in a relay operation which pumper secures the water source? - ANS-in a relay operation the
officer or ecc of the 1st due pumper transmits the 10-70 then places the rig based on easiest
stretch ladder company placement and collapse potential . then the second due pumper
designated as the water resource unit upon hearing the 10-70 must find a viable water source
which supply connections are used duing a relay operation ? - ANS-10' or 35' 3-1/2 supply line
the neccessary lengths of 3 1/2 inch hose are streched from a 3" outlet of the supply pumper to
the operating pumpers ______ - ANS-3" gated outlet on the pump panel side of pumper
both supply pumper and operating pumper will remain in which transfer valve position ? -
ANS-volume
, what is the only exception to the rule of the transfer valve always being in volume? - ANS-an
exception to that rule is standpipe operations where head pressure needs to be overcome. in
this case, the OPERATING pumper will operate with its pump in the pressure configuration
when ready to send water to the operating pumper , the supply pumper should open the 3"
discharge fully and supply how much pressure ? - ANS-idle pressure . (usually 100-125 PSI)
what is Idle pressure? - ANS-Idle pressure is hydrant pressure plue pressure imparted by the
pump at idle
while operating, the ECC of the operating pumper notices the intake pressure gauge drops
below 15 psi. what should be done? - ANS-the ECC of the operating pumper should request
the supply pumper to increase throttle (tap up pro pressure governor) in 10 PSI increments as
needed
while operating, the ECC of the supply pumper notices the intake pressure gauge drops below
15 psi what needs to be done next? - ANS-Supply Pumper ECC should contact the Operating
pumper ECC and Command to inform them the hydrant supply limit has been reached
if the operating pumper ECC notes the intake pressure is greater than 150 psi or the automatic
intake relief vavle discharges. what is the next action that should be taken? - ANS-Ask the
supply pumper ECC via HT if he is in the volume position
as per the probationary firefighters manual size up begins. - ANS-at receipt of the alarm
prior to reaching the fire floor knowledge how can be gained that may determine the interior
hallway layout, apartment number system, floor plan of the apartment, and closest means of
access to a fire apartment. - ANS-by conducting a survey of the floor below the fire floor
upon arrival at the fire building members perform search activities with two objectives? -
ANS-location of life and fire
an immediate seach for life that is rapid and thorough but systematic is a - ANS-primary search
a primary search will be influenced by the fire, heat and smoke conditions in a room or area and
may be prior to the application of water. true or false? - ANS-true
if conditions are deemed untenable how does the interior team proceed with the search within
the fire area? - ANS-behind the engine company. advance and search from behind the
hoseline.
if both assigned ladder companys arrive at almost the same time but out of response sequence
the responsibility for search shall be guided how? - ANS-the units shall be guided by there
