Firefighter Exam Questions PDF

Questions: -In the gas family there are five principal members? Name them? - methane, ethane. propane, iso-butane, and normal butane. TB-1986-09 -Per TB 1985-05, fire extinguishers NOT REQUIRED IN AREAS UNDER how many SQUARE FEET)? -3000 sq ft. -An explosion or rapid burning of heated gases resultin...

Questions: -In the gas family there are five principal members? Name them? - methane, ethane. propane, iso-butane, and normal butane. TB-1986-09 -Per TB 1985-05, fire extinguishers NOT REQUIRED IN AREAS UNDER how many SQUARE FEET)? -3000 sq ft. -An explosion or rapid burning of heated gases resulting from the introduction of oxygen when air is admitted into a building that is heavily charged by smoke from a fire that has depleted the oxygen content of a building. Is definition of what? - Backdraft, TB-1985-01 -Where can worn or soiled PSVs be exchanged? - District or Field Division, SD 09-002 -What are the “working” hours for Fleet when swapping out a rig?-Between 0700 and 1600 hours, Monday thru Friday, except legal holidays, on-site CFD personnel shall assist with the acquisition of a spare apparatus, SD 08-001. -Below what temperature do Cos not have to do TOCs or school drills? -below 20 degrees, SD 95-002. -What is the form for equipment that is lost/stolen? What do u fill out for damaged equipment? -Lost/stolen is Form 11.203, damaged is a Form 2, SD 93-010. -What is the term used when a building is sucking smoke inward? -(a phenomenon known as “air entrainment”), followed by fire exploding out of all of the first-floor windows. SD 22-003. -Smoke explosions often involve a delayed reaction time from when a door or window is opened to when a fireball explodes out of the opening. How long? -15 seconds, SD 22-003. -2 ways to prop a garage door open? -Wedge the tip of a pike pole into the track or clamp a vise grip on the track under the raised door. SB 09-004. -Stop at all intersections, Account for all vehicles, pedestrians & all lanes of traffic (including parking lane), Foot over the brake on all green lights, Eye contact with other driver(s), Watch for arriving intersection traffic, Assume all drivers are hearing impaired, I (eye) contact with other driver(s), Time loss for stopping at a red light or a stop sign is only 2 - 3 seconds. S.D. 08-006. -Whats the name of the adhesive used in open joist wood truss products? - Resorcinol, SB 07-001. -Do open joist wood truss products use gusset plates? - No, SB 07-001. -– Extruded structural steel used for beams and columns loses 50 percent of its strength at what temp? -1100 degrees Fahrenheit, QD Sep 2004. -T or F? THe fire co and ambo must leave an interstate accident site as a group? -Yes, QD July 2004. -When should you relocate the incident off the limited access roadways (i.e. interstate expressways, Lake Shore Drive)? -If there is a refusal or if the patients category is green. QD July 2004. -How can u tell when feeling on a hose line, which is the way out? -The female, which has no lugs on its shank, is towards the fire. The male, which has lugs on its shank, is the way out! QD Jan 2004. -Where can the 1 1/2 “ to 2 1/2 “ increaser be stored in order to protect the threads after it is removed from the 1 ¼” SOP? -In the FFs coat pocket or reattached to the swivel of the wye, QD May 2003 -What is The recommended minimum following distance between emergency vehicles traveling along the same route? -300 feet, QD Feb 2003. -The distance between the base of the ladder and the building should be what, in relation to the distance of the height to be reached? -¼ QD December 2002. -After how many minutes of working in turnout gear while in a hot environment, the bodies of healthy firefighters experience dramatic dehydration and circulatory stresses? -17min, QD Jun 2002. -How far should you isolate an area for a leaking propane tank up to 100 lbs? - Isolate the area approximately 400 feet for propane cylinders up to 100 pounds, QD April 2002 -What is the preferred living space for the purashield air filtration system? - bunkroom (1st choice) or dayroom, at the discretion of the House Captain. 00-22-011. -How many Bullard TICs are squads issued? - (3) three, OO 22-005. -What day of the week should the QRAE battery be charged? -Sunday, OO 22-002 -How many Xtreme Rescue Gut Ladder/Escape Belts are issued to trucks and TLs? -(3) three, OO-21-005. -How long will the Super vac PPV fan operate on 2 fully charged batteries? -It will operate at full capacity for approximately 30 minutes with two fully charged batteries in place, OO 20-019. -How long does it take to recharge the batteries? -batteries must be above 40°F to charge and will fully recharge in approximately 90 minutes. - OO 20-019. -What is the P-100 canister resistant to? -The P-100 Canister filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles and is strongly resistant to oil, OO 20-002. -Where is the speed swivel stored? -shall be stored in the Chief’s vehicle behind the protective barrier screen, OO 19-004. -Where is the floor below pipe stored? -The Floor Below Pipe shall be secured in the deck below the main aerial ladder, OO 18-006. -When shall Cos not use lights and sirens? -SHALL NOT USE LIGHTS AND SIREN when dispatched to the following incidents: Accident Response (without injuries); Citizen Assist; Person Locked Out; Person Locked In; Reset Fire Alarm; High Risk Warrant; Well-Being Check (CFD Member - non-critically injured); Well-Being Check (Citizen); and Administrative Change of Quarters; also, when a Fire Company proceeds to a hospital to pick up company member(s) assisting an Ambulance, OO 17-016. -Where do Chiefs store narcan kits? -Glove box, OO 16-015. -Where do Cos and Chiefs store earplugs? -Companies shall store and secure the Earplugs within the mesh pouch on the topside of the Quick Response Bag (QRB). All Chief Officers shall store the Earplugs in the glove box, OO 16-010. -When shall Chiefs perform a citywide test of the RIB? -On Sundays, immediately following the daily 0900 citywide radio test, Chief Officers with a RIB (or their aides) shall participate in a radio test using the RIB, communicating with the OEMC on both the Main and Englewood frequencies, OO 16-007. -When shall members not use the NATO phonetic alphabet? -For all Department written communications, members shall not use the NATO phonetic alphabet, OO 14-010. -How many duo dotes have been issued per company? -All companies have been issued three (3) dosages per riding position, OO 12-003. -How many doses total of the duo dote are we allowed to take? -If, at any time after the first dose, additional SEVERE symptoms develop, administer two (2) additional DuoDote injections in rapid succession, and immediately seek definitive medical care. No more than three doses of DuoDote should be administered unless definitive medical care (e.g., hospitalization, respiratory support) is available, OO 12-003. -Who gets deployed if a CTA train gets stalled more than 10 min? -Truck officer with hand-light and bullhorn (from Battalion Chief). b. A member of the truck with forcible entry tools and hand-lights. c. 2 Members from Engine with hand-light and. portable oxygen. d. 2 Ambulance Paramedics with QRB, portable oxygen, Lifepak 12 and stairchair, OO 08-003. -What channel do CFD task forces operate during an electrical power outage? -The task force operation will operate on the CFD administrative frequency (154.22) thus reducing the radio traffic on the Main and Englewood channels for regular fire operations, OO 05-004. -How many extra stair chairs are available through Logistics for an electrical power outage? -(30) thirty, OO 05-004. -Where should the IR# be included on ALL documents involved in an investigation procedure? - Include the IR Number on the top right hand side of the page on ALL documents submitted, GO 18-009. -Which form shall serve as a cover page during the investigation process? -The Discipline Routing Sheet Form #912 will serve as a cover page, GO 18-009. -For a rate of rise detector, A typical alarm may sound when the rate of temperature rise exceeds how many degrees? -12° to 15°F per minute, AN Summer 2009. -Who makes up the ART? -DDC/ADCP, BC/PFC, OFI REsponse Unit, GO 16-008. -What is the procedure for filling out the Illinois Motorist Report? -The Department Vehicle Operator involved in an accident shall be required to log on to the Illinois State Accident website (https://motoristreport.illinois.gov/) to complete the document, GO 16-008. -What classification of accidents does OFI use lights and sirens? -OFI units responding to any classification of accident shall not utilize their emergency lights and siren under any circumstances, GO 16-008. -What is the task force comprised of for an electrical power outage? -The task force is assembled using a minimum of three engines, two trucks, and one battalion chief which are staged in the affected area, OO 05-004. -What is required of a building for it to have a exit stairwell door unlocking system? - Buildings that are five (5) or more stories in height that have stairwell locking systems that would prevent reentry on a floor must have stairwell enclosure doors that are equipped with a fail-safe electronic lock release system that is activated both manually by a single switch located on the FACP or automatically, either by approved smoke detectors or sprinkler water flow devices, connected to the FACP, AN Summer 2009. -What are the medical divisions business hours? -Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 0800 to 1600 hours, GO 16-006. -When can employees on medical status receive unannounced visits? -Employees on Medical Status may receive unannounced visits from representatives of the Department between 1000 hours and 2000 hours, seven (7) days a week, including holidays, GO 16-006. -When does an employee have to go for re-training, coming off of medical status? -An employee released from medical status after 90 or more days on medical status will be directed to the Training Division for retraining as necessary, GO 16-006. -What equipment do RAT cos bring to high rise fires? -RAT Companies are equipped with a PPV fan, along with proper eye and hearing protection, SOP 210 -At a high rise fire, who forces the door on the unit above fire to check for lapping effect? -Squad members conducting this search, force entry (if necessary) to the unit directly above the fire unit to check for fire extension due to Lapping Effect and/or through construction elements, SOP 210. -What non ALS equipment does ALS support engine bring in w them to high rise fire? -QRAE, SOP 210. -Are infractions of any rules, regulations, etc, listed on the Form 903? -NO, The sections of the Code of Professional Conduct, Rules and Regulations, Practices and Procedures allegedly violated shall NOT be listed on the Form #903, GO 18-009. -How long do members have to report an address change to their resource hospital? -Report any changes of their mailing address to the appropriate Resource Hospital and IDPH within 72 hours of an address change, GO 22-002. -What are the timeframes members can opt out of the cross over program? -submit a request via SharePoint during the month of March, which if eligible, will take effect on July 1st; or 2. submit a request via SharePoint during the month of October, which if eligible, will take effect the following February 1st, GO 22-002. -Where do officers report missing or defective seatbelts to? -Officers and other personnel responsible for a department vehicle will immediately report missing and/or defective seat belt assemblies to the Bureau of Logistics, GO 20-005. -Who designates the citys EEO? -CFD’s EEO Liaison (as designated by the Fire Commissioner, GO 20-004. -What times will DHR EEO conduct interviews? -The DHR EEO Division will schedule all interviews (on-duty or off-duty) to start between 0830 and 0900, GO 20-004. -If possible, during what hours should companies re-fuel their apparatus? -Whenever possible companies will refuel during the normal business hours (0800-1600)., GO 19-001. -How many days does the house captain have to enter any changes into the Locker eform? -Enter any changes in the firehouse’s or CFD facility’s locker assignments on the appropriate Locker Assignment eForm within fifteen (15) days following a Department Personnel Order (transfer, promotion, appointment, assignment, reassignment, etc.) or a member’s retirement, GO 18-004. -For the expression of milk, who should members make the request out to? -Request(s) should be made to the member’s District Chief or the CFD EEO liaison, GO 17-014. -Does the right for a reasonable accommodation extend to 3rd party locations? -YES, The right to a reasonable accommodation for the expression breast milk extends to available accommodations at third-party locations, including area hospitals, GO 17-014. -What gear gets confiscated for a burn/laceration? -The gear that directly covers the burn or laceration area (example: hood and helmet for burns to ears, gloves for lacerations to hands, bunker coat for burns to back area, etc.) shall be confiscated, GO 17-013. -What is the form Logistics uses to confiscate gear? -Bureau of Logistics Equipment Confiscation Form (BAS 9), 17-013. -What is a members Telestaff username? -The TeleStaff™ username is the members CHIPPS Number, GO 17-010. -How often are passwords changed? -TeleStaff™ passwords shall be changed every ninety (90) days, GO 17-010. -Requests for a trade should be submitted within what timeframe? -: Requests for exchange of Daley Days or Tours of Duty, and Payback days must be submitted a minimum of two (2) working days (120 hours prior to the shift day requesting) in advance of the date requested, GO 17-010. -When is a member allowed full coverage pursuant to the CBA? -At the conclusion of this Probationary Period, a member is allowed full coverage pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, GO 17-009. -When can a candidate report to the Commissary to update his uniform inventory? -Upon receipt of the certificate indicating completion of the Candidate Field Evaluation Period, the member may then report to the Fire Commissary with the certificate to update the member’s uniform inventory, GO 17-009. -Which Chiefs are exempt from wearing gear? -the exception of the Plans Chief, as well as, the Lobby Command Chief at a high-rise incident, GO 16-004. -Who do officers notify if there is any damage/deficiencies to their members gear? -Company Officers shall ensure that any members whose Structural Firefighting Protective Gear is ripped, torn, or shows signs of thermal loading make immediate notification, through the chain of command, to District/Division, GO 16-004. -What are the hours that visitors are allowed in qrtrs? -Visitors shall be permitted in quarters between 0930 and 2100 hours, GO 13-007. -What form is filled out for a change of residence or home phone? -These changes shall be reported on form PER 72 and forwarded through channels to CFD Human Resources, GO 13-007. -What channel do you communicate w IDOT on? ***-Any reference in CFD written directives referring to radio operations utilizing Administrative Channel 3 shall be replaced with UHF ADMIN, with the exception of communications with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) vehicles, which shall remain on VHF Administrative Channel 3 or be relayed through the OEMC, GO 12-008. -If a member is having trouble communicating through the remote mic, what should he do? -In the event a member is having trouble communicating through the remote microphone, attempt to use the microphone on the body of the radio. This will raise the antenna allowing for better reception, GO 12-008. -If a member discovers operational issues w their radio, what form do they fill out? -If a member discovers operational issues with radio equipment or infrastructure (dead spot, dropped frequencies, etc.), a Radio Equipment Operational Evaluation Form shall be completed and forwarded through the chain of command to the Deputy Fire Commissioner of Operations at CFD Headquarters, GO 12-008. -Where can Safe Haven Info packets be obtained? -Safe Haven Information Packets can be requested through the appropriate chain of command, GO 10-013. -When can a member be “Randomed”? -Such tests shall only be conducted on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 0900 and 1600. There shall be no testing on holidays, GO 04-001. -As Capt, you need to fill out 4 monthly requests, name them? -House, Apparatus, Stationery and office, and Special (i.e., flags, bedding, etc.), GO 98-004. -What form is filled out for a bereavement leave? -The supervisor will immediately notify district/division headquarters and prepare a Form FD 920, and forward same through the chain-of-command to the Director of Personnel, GO 95-007. -What form is the annual hose statement? -The CFD Form 156 is used to document the amount and condition of hose after the annual hose test, GO 93-012. -Where is the patient hand off point located at an ASI? -The Patient Hand-off Point shall be located within the Protected Area, SOP 602. -What is located within the Inner Perimeter? -The Forward Command Post and Triage Area shall be located in this area, SOP 602. -How many members make up a CFD Response Team at an ASI? -At an ASI/ATI, a team composed of at least four (4) members from a responding FS&R Company that provides Focused Interventions and rapid patient extraction from the locations within the Protected Area to the Triage Area, SOP 602. -Where does the evacuation corridor begin and end? - A secured route from the Protected Area to the Victim Holding Area in the Outer Perimeter that uninjured civilians can follow, SOP 602. -What are the focused interventions used at an ASI? -1. Airway repositioning 2. Hemorrhage control (bandages or compression dressings) 3. Tourniquets, SOP 602. -Where is the Forward Command Post located? -A secure location, established by the CPD, in the Inner Perimeter near an access point to the Protected Area, SOP 602. -Where can the initial CFD response teams get re-supplied? -Patient hand off point, SOP 602. -Where is the victim holding area located? -A safe area secured by CPD, located in the Outer Perimeter, where uninjured civilians are relocated via the CPD officer handoff through the Evacuation Corridor to be interviewed by CPD, SOP 602. -How are CFD response teams identified? -The CFD Response Team(s) shall be identified by the company signature, SOP 602. -Where can response teams obtain additional trauma equipment? -Response Teams can obtain additional trauma equipment and carrying devices from the Treatment Area and other companies’ on-scene, SOP 602. -In certain circumstances, is it possible to transport more than 1 patient? -Based on the scope and scale of the incident, and at the discretion of EMS Command, it may be necessary to transport more than one patient in an ambulance at a time, SOP 401. -Who Completes the Assist the Civilian Fields on the Xplore tablet? -The Company Officer. SOP 113. -Who do u contact for the Fat bag? -Oversized Patient Conveyance Device shall be requested through the OEMC, SOP 113. -How many people make up a rescue team at an unattended package incident? -A team of three (3) members from the CFD Hazardous Incident Team along with proper PPE, tools, and equipment, SOP 510. -What is the appropriate PPE for law enforcement assists? -Public Safety Vests (PSVs) helmets with eye protection, and BSI gloves, SOP 620. - Which of the dangerous building structures are generally found to be the most untenable under fire conditions? -Buildings under demolition, SOP 262. -Define a reverse lay? -Dropping hose in front of or near the fire building, then driving to a hydrant, SOP 262. -Before entry is permitted at a dangerous building fire, what needs to be done? -Raise ladders to any areas where firefighters will be working, to provide a secondary means of egress for members, SOP 262. -During in-line ops, if radio traffic is heavy, who can be used as runners? -, Firefighters assigned to the hydrant can be used as runners for communication between Engineers, SOP 290. -CFD utilizes 3 types of supply hose, what are they? -LDH (4” or 5”), soft suction, hard suction, SOP 204. -What is the fitting attached to hard suction hose? -Removable 6-inch x 4 ½-inch double female fitting, SOP 204. -What is the proper sequence for connecting hard suction hose? -Connect 2 lengths together, connect to the hydrant, then connect to the engine. THE, SOP 204. -What makes up a dive team? -A team consisting of a Primary Tender, Primary Diver, Backup Tender and Backup Diver, SOP 508. -What is the range of the Long range cameras located along the lakefront? -The cameras have a 2 to 3 mile range with the capability of thermal imaging and infrared, SOP 508. -How does CFD communicate w the Chicago Park District Lifeguard Service? -If an incident occurs on a Chicago Park District beach during operating hours, CFD members shall communicate with the Chicago Park District Lifeguard Service either face-to-face or via radio on the LAKEFRNT channel, SOP 508. -What do engines bring to the shore that can be made into a flotation device, if necessary? -Large Diameter Hose (LDH), Stortz cap, Stortz Flotation Cap (with air valve), pressure reducer/filling hose, and two (2) SCBA bottles, SOP 508. -What are the exposure protections for a boat on fire in the water? -If the boat on fire is in a slip, consider directing members to untie and move any boats in adjacent slips in order to protect the exposures, SOP 508. -When are Park District lifeguards on duty? -Chicago Park District lifeguards are on duty beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending on Labor Day, from 1100 to 1900 hours, SOP 508. -What are the flammable limits of natural gas? -The flammable limits of Natural Gas are approximately 5% to 15% in air, SOP 507.08. -What should be transmitted if a correction of the original size-up is necessary? -When a correction from the original size-up is necessary, transmit an EMERGENCY ALERT on the tactical channel, notifying companies operating on the interior of the correction, SOP 110. -What is an appropriate outline to use when providing a progress report? -C.A.N. (Conditions, Actions, Needs), SOP 111. -How far apart are primary electrical lines spaced from one another? -Spaced approximately one foot apart from one another, SOP 703. -” “ secondary lines? -Spaced four to eight inches apart from one another, SOP 703. -Where does the RIT team report to at a high rise fire? -At a high-rise incident, report to the RIT Chief in the Incident Command Post and, when instructed by the Incident Commander, proceed together to the Forward Fire Command Post. After conferring with the Forward Fire Commander, proceed together to the RIT Staging Area, SOP 106. -What size ground ladder should RIT teams be equipped with? -A ground ladder, acquired from a nearby truck company, capable of reaching the highest window of any non-high-rise structure, SOP 106. -What is the response you get upon declaring a Mayday? -One (1) additional Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) 2. One (1) Special Operations Battalion Chief 3. One (1) Safety Chief 4. One (1) additional Squad Company, or two (2) Squad Companies if a Squad was not initially dispatched to the original incident 5. Collapse Response consisting of Collapse Rescue Truck 5-2-1 and Lumber Truck 5- 2-2. If the Incident Commander deems the Collapse Response unnecessary for a specific Mayday incident (for example: Water Rescue Incident, Hazardous Materials Incident, etc.), the Incident Commander may cancel the Collapse Response and return these companies. 6. One (1) Air Mask Truck 7. One (1) Light Wagon 8. An EMS Plan 1, if the original incident did not already include an EMS Response Plan. Any escalation to an EMS Plan 2 or EMS Plan 3 shall be at the discretion of the Incident Commander, SOP 102. -Does the discovery of a hazardous material warrant an Emergency Alert? -YES, Structural integrity issues (for example: weakened back porches, holes formed in floors, weakened chimneys, etc.). B. Notable hazards (for example: heavy loads on a roof, downed power lines, incomplete construction, etc.). C. Loss of water. D. Impending change in weather/wind conditions that may affect aerial operations. E. Discovery of a hazardous material (toxic chemicals, radioactive substances, etc.). F. Any change in the incident or area that may place members in significant danger (for example: flashover, structural collapse, etc.), SOP 103. -What information should be included in an emergency alert? -The member who announced the Emergency Alert shall transmit a brief radio message to all members on the scene, including the nature, location, and type of emergency, SOP 103. -After a Mayday, how do companies not involved in RIT ops respond to a PAR? -Companies not involved in RIT operations shall respond to the PAR on the designated Alternate Fireground tactical channel), SOP 105. -Which companies get called for a PAR first? -. The Incident Commander shall call companies that are or were operating in the area of greatest risk first, SOP 105. -If a company is “PAR”, what other info must they give the IC? -A company whose members are all accounted for will respond with the term “PAR” and the company’s location, SOP 105. -If a PAR is necessary at the Scene of a Still and Box or Extra Alarm, who conducts the PAR? -The Incident Commander shall designate the Plans Chief, if on scene, to conduct the PAR, SOP 105. -What 4 things should all members be prepared to report when a PAR is being conducted? -1. Name and Rank 2. Company 3. Current Location 4. Status of the PAR, SOP 105. -What tools can you use to overhaul prairie fires? -Pike poles or shovels, SOP 205. -What 4 things does the 4-gas meter measure? -Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Lower Explosive Limit & Oxygen, SOP 507.07. -What is CO’s vapor density? -CO has a vapor density which is slightly lighter than air (.968), SOP 507.07. -When do you get a low-level alarm on the multi gas meter? -Readings of 50 ppm or greater will trigger a low level alarm on the multi-gas monitor, SOP 507.07. -What is typically missing when FFs are hurt or killed? -Whenever firefighters are injured or killed, situational awareness is usually minimal or even absent, SOP 101. -What are the 3 types of risk? -Operational, Organizational, & Community, SOP 101. -If a car fire is the result of a suspected criminal act, who does the Officer make a request for? -BC and OFI, SOP 206. -What is the battery life of a motion scout? -> 200 hours (activated) / 10 hours (full alarm), AN Apr 2011. -When the user remains motionless for approximately how many seconds, the instrument will emit a pre-alarm warning sound for approximately 15 seconds, at increasing volume levels? -25 seconds, AN April 2011. -What type of construction are bowstring truss roofs? -Larger one story Type III - Ordinary constructed buildings often utilize bowstring roof trusses, AN March 2011. -What are the most frequent types of crashes? -Frontal crashes are the most frequent type of crashes, AN Summer 2009. -What 3 ways is stabilization of a car performed? -Horizontal- by not allowing the vehicle to move forward and back, Vertical- by not allowing the vehicle to move up and down, and Interior- securing the vehicle by putting the vehicle in park, setting the brake and removing the ignition key, AN Summer 2009. -By disconnecting the battery, you ensure what two things? -First, that possible fuel and fuel fumes will not ignite from a potential battery spark; and second, that the power source to the safety restraint systems is no longer supplying a charge (although the air bag capacitors may still hold a charge for quite awhile), AN Summer 2009. -What is the proper leadout for an accident w victims trapped? -It is recommended to lay a charged 2 ½-inch hose line with a 2 ½” adjustable fog nozzle at any vehicle accident where victims are trapped and/or there is a chance of a vehicle fire, AN Summer 2009. -Typically High Rise, Hospital, Nursing Home and Jail Occupancies have what type of fire alarm system? -Class 2, AN Summer 2009. -Activated smoke detectors will sound an alarm and will display what on the unit when triggered, indicating the location of the device that triggered the alarm? -A solid light, AN Summer 2009. -PA systems can provide one way communication between the FACP and what locations? - Elevators Elevator lobbies In each required stairwell every fifth floor Office areas exceeding 5000 square feet In corridors at a minimum of every 75 feet and at the exit stair doors, AN Summer 2009. -Helicopter pilots will contact the responding battalion chief on what frequency? -Fireground, AN Fall 2008. -Establishing a last seen point consists of three main components? 1. Conducting witness interviews 2. Using reference points and reference objects 3. Identifying physical evidence, AN Fall 2008. -What is the second leading cause of accidental death of persons between the ages of one and forty-four? -Drowning, AN Fall 2008. -What is a spandrel wall? -(the spandrel wall is the wall surface between the top of one window and the bottom of the window directly above, AN Spring 2008. -What is the major reason why firefighters are unable to advance a hose line? -Heat, AN Spring 2008. -When you are directed by the company officer to “cut the power”; an attempt should be made to only turn off what? -the “Main” breaker, preferably with a dry non-conductive piece of material, AN Spring 2008. -According to a joint study conducted by the ATF and FBI, what percent of the serial arsonists studied left items at the scene of their fires? -over 50%, AN Spring 2008. -What size roof ladder is recommended when operating off of the aerial? -The eight-foot roof ladder is recommended when operating off of an aerial ladder, AN Fall 2004. -On what side of a peaked roof do u make ur hole? -The hole should be placed as close to the ridge board as possible and on the leeward side of the peak, AN Fall 2004. -When using an axe, make perpendicular cuts along the rafters approximately how many inches apart? -16 inches, AN Fall 2004. -What is the optimum angle for climbing an aerial? -The optimum angle for safely climbing up and down the aerial ladder is approximately 70°. The lowest working angle attempted should not exceed 30°, AN September 2004. -Which side of the truck do you short jack if needed? -Fully deploy the outriggers on the fire building side of the apparatus. This is the side over which the aerial will be used; the outriggers must be completely extended for aerial stability. The short-jacked side is the side of the street opposite the fire building or the nonfire side, AN September 2004. -What size pike pole should you have for flat roof ops? -Minimum 10 ft, AN Summer 2004. -When should you not use the elevation method to control bleeding? -If you suspect possible fractures, impaled objects to the area, or spinal injury, AN Spring 2004. -What arteries can be used as pressure points, 2 on each side? -Brachial and Femoral, AN Spring 2004. -What do Plastic bodies and components whose composition may be made of composite materials, can emit highly toxic what when burning? -Hydrogen cyanide, AN Spring 2004. -High-pressure hoses connected to air conditioning equipment may separate or burst, releasing oil and pressurized freon gas, which produces what gas when heated? -Phosgene, AN Spring 2004. -The battery is a plastic box filled with, __________which is a contact hazard. There may also be an explosive hazard due to the presence of ________vapors? -Sulfuric Acid, Hydrogen, AN Spring 2004. -Tires repaired using “FIX A FLAT” are hazardous. The repair kit contains a latex sealer and 2 highly flammable gases, name them? -Propane and isobutane, AN Spring 2004. -Is the ansul and water compatible extinguishing agents? -YES, AN Spring 2004. -Can you use hard suction hose on a high pressure hydrant? -NO, hard suction hose is not constructed to withstand high pressures, AN Jan 2000. -According to UL, when do CO detectors sound an alarm? -Underwriters Laboratory revised the UL 2034 standard so that detectors do not read CO levels that are less than 35 ppm and they do not sound an alarm until levels reach 70 ppm, AN Oct 2003. -With modern construction, inside CO readings may routinely be as high as ___ ppm, higher if there are smokers in the house? -15ppm, AN Oct 2003. -OSHA, the maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure to carbon monoxide in any 8-hour period, Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (TLV-TWA), is ____ ppm (0.0035%). At _____ ppm, carbon monoxide is considered Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)? -35ppm, & 1200ppm, AN Oct 2003. -The gusset plates are thin and small and have many V-shaped points punched through them that act as nails. These V-shaped nailing points penetrate only about how deep into the surface of the wood? -⅜”, AN Feb 2002. -Lightweight steel trusses reach expansion temperatures rapidly when exposed to temperatures over what? -1000 degrees Fahrenheit, AN Feb 2002. -What type of brick is synonymous with lightweight construction? -”King size” brick, AN Feb 2002. -How many counselors does EAP have? (3) three, Members seeking assistance have the option of either requesting a referral to an appropriate outside qualified provider or utilizing the services of one of our own three professional counselors, AN Feb 2002. -What are the 3 categories of bus accidents? -Category I – Significant injuries present in one or more children or there is a mechanism of injury that can be reasonably expected to cause significant injuries. Category II – Minor injuries present in one or more children AND NO mechanism of injury exists that can be reasonably expected to cause significant injuries. Category III – NO injuries present in any of the children AND NO mechanism of injury exists that can be reasonably expected to cause injury, AN Dec 2000. -What are the 2 sizes of salvage covers we work with? -Either 12 x 18 and/or the 14 x 18 foot sizes, AN Apr 2000. -Water fog is how many more times effective that ejectors? -2 to 4 times more effective than ejectors, AN Apr 2000. NOTE: An 1 1/4 inch SOP, at 50 pounds nozzle pressure adds approximately 2800 pounds of water per minute to the structure. That is approximately 1 1/2 tons of water per minute. A master stream flowing 600 gallons per minute adds approximately 2 1/2 tons of water per minute to the fire building -What is the indication of a low battery on a radeye meter? -. The unit will also sound a quick chirp every 8 seconds, MCO 21-002. -What is the low rate alarm on the radeye? -Set at 50µR/h, LED slow blinking, two frequency tone. This level of radiation indicates a need for an Investigation. When the level of alarm is at 50µR/h but below 2mR/h, an investigation will be initiated, MCO 21-002. -High rate alarm? -Set at 2mR/h, LED quick blinking, continuous tone. This level of radiation indicates a need for appropriate notifications as well as request for a Level I Hazardous Materials Response, appropriate law enforcement, and establishment of a Hot Zone, MCO 21-002. -What is the available range of the Ram XD? -The available range of the RAM XD is +14 degrees to +51 degrees above horizontal, EO 20-001. -What is the transfer valve positon & setting on the governor for the in-line pressure gauge drill? -Volume for the transfer valve and pressure on the EPG, EO 19-001. -What size and length is the work line rope in the high rise bag? -The 40’ nylon 3/8” work line rope, EO 19-001. -2 places stairwell ID signs are placed in high rises? -Within every stairwell enclosure, and adjacent to the stairwell door, will be a sign identifying the alphabetical or directional designation of the stairwell and the number of the floor to which the door opens. The second sign is on the occupancy side of the stairwell and identifies which floors have re-entry locations, MCO 19-004. -What are the 3 P’s for a boat in distress? -Position, Problem and People, MCO 18-002. -What is the only instances CFD should move a body in water? -The CFD should only move a body if there is a possibility that it will submerge or become lost, or at the request of law enforcement, MCO 18-002. -Unprotected wood floor systems – even those made of dimensional lumber – collapse, on average, less than how many minutes after exposure to fire? -Less than 10 min, MCO 14-001. -With practice, the crab technique can be executed in less than how many seconds? -Less than 2 seconds, MCO 11-001. -How many types of doors do DAWGS have? -Three doors types: mechanical and electric driven releases, and an exit only door, TO 11-004. -The electric release type door can be identified by a rectangular slit located slightly off center within the diamond plate approximately how far of the way down from the top? -⅓ TO 11-004. -For ladder placement, to account for the height of the peaked roof you should estimate how many feet? -(approx. 4 to 10 ft.), TO 07-001. -The two most common types of screens you will find for VPS windows are?-The utility and the perforated models, TO 10-002. -When cutting a VPS window, how far from the edge should you start your cut? -Starting at the bottom attachment points make a cut six (6) inches in from the edge of the screen perpendicular to the crossbar. The cut should be deep enough to sever the crossbar, TO 10-002. -Should VPS windows or doors be forced first? -It is recommended to force the windows first then the doors. Once the door is cut, quite possibly a dozen or so firefighters will enter with tools, hose and other equipment. If the window enclosures are still in place, the ventilation from the inside will be prolonged, putting the firefighters in a position with poor ventilation and no secondary exit, TO 10-002. -On cribbing, how far should corners overlap? -Corners should be overlapped by 4 inches to assure slow crush type failure, ends can be painted 4” to help w this, TO 08-001. -What should the height be for square cribs? -The height for square cribs will be limited to 3 times the width. The height limit is less for non-square cribs. Measure the shortest width for cribs, TO 08-001. -” “ for non square cribs? -When making a non-square crib, such as the Triangle or Parallelogram, the height to width ratio should be kept within a 1:1 ratio, TO 08-001. -How many bearing points does a 3X3 crib have? -Has nine bearing points regardless of how high it is stacked. Has a capacity of more than 24 tons when using 4” x 4” cribbing, TO 08-001. NOTE: When constructing the box crib from 4” x 4” lumber, each contact point will hold 6,000 pounds. The capacity of this 2 x 2 crib made with 4” x 4” members would equal 24,000 pounds (12 tons) in a two crib per layer method. (Height to width is 3:1 ratio max.) TO 08-001. -Whats the first step in cribbing? -The first step in any cribbing procedure is to make sure all lifters are aware of the plan., TO 08-001. -What color is the Co number painted on cribbing? - The company number may be painted at the middle of the cribbing piece in black paint, TO 08-001. -What are the most common search structures? -Single family dwellings, TB 2000-01. -In a backdraft, Temperature can be elevated by how many degrees in the upper regions of a room? -1300 degrees, TB 1985-01. -Who do you notify for an inoperable PDT? -District and OEMC, TB 2010-001. -Who do you contact for violence in the workplace? - All employees, including officers and supervisors,. shall be responsible for reporting incidents of violence in the workplace or any potentially dangerous situations to their supervisors. Additionally, the Departmental Violence in the Workplace Liaison will.becontacted and when appropriate, law enforcement authorities, SD 00-002. -Products that contain _______ which are unstable in high concentrations or when blended with other chemicals? -Peroxides, SB 2017-003. -If you encounter a door that swings away from you in a commercial/retail building, typically that is an indicator of what? -It is an entrance/exit door, SB 2017-002. -Single-ply membranes are usually broken down into two subgroups? -Thermoplastics and synthetic rubber, SB 2016-004. -Whats the most common type of application for synthetic rubber membrane single ply roof? -Most common application method is a fully adhered (glued down) membrane with glued seams / flashings, SB 2016-004. -In a backdraft, what is the cause of ugly yellowish/grey smoke? -Due to unburned sulfur compounds in the smoke, SB 2010-002.