Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program

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1 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program PART I - DUNN CHAP. #8: 1) A timber truss roof can be built in a variety of shapes; Inclined Plane Truss (Gable shape roof), Parallel Chord Truss (Flat roof), or a Bowstring Truss (Arch roof). As a sharp Fire Tech student you would know the most common shape of a timber truss roof is? ( Dunn, chapter 8) A) Bowstring Truss B) Inclined Plane Truss C) Parallel Chord Truss 2) Please choose the correct size up indicators that would indicate a truss roof? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) A large open space without columns, indicates a long span roof support, such as a truss roof. B) For bowstring trusses only, a gable roof shape. C) Certain occupancies frequently use truss construction in the roof; supermarkets, bowling alleys, garages, theaters, places of worship, auto dealerships, piers, and armories. 3) Please choose the correct firefighting strategies for Timber Trusses concealed by a ceiling? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) When a building has a timber truss concealed by a ceiling, the access to the truss attic space may be from a remote ladder enclosed in a closet leading up to a trap door in the ceiling. B) The chances of finding this ladder and trap door and getting to the attic space to extinguish a serious fire is slim to none. C) The chances of opening a ceiling below a timber truss and extinguishing it with hose streams from below is also rare. Hose streams directed back and forth from below would be broken up by the purlins making the extinguishment effect minimum. D) When a fire extends to a timber truss attic space, prepare for a defensive outside attack and protect exposures. E) Order all FF s above and below the burning timber truss attic space out of the building. F) The concealed fire will spread throughout the large truss attic space, collapse the roof with one or more walls, and create a major fire plume, radiating heat and spreading fires to adjoining buildings. 1 Dunn Chap. #8

2 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 4) The fire strategy of a first arriving engine at a timber truss roof building without a ceiling is incorrectly listed in which statement(s) below? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) Attack the fire directly with a large diameter hose line. B) A powerful water stream, capable of reaching a distance of 50 feet, will be needed to extinguish fire in the upper portions of the trusses. This hose line should attack the main body of fire. C) If the first stream does not control the flames within the first few seconds of water discharge & it appears that the fire will increase, interior and exterior firefighting should be discontinued. D) It is difficult to justify a long duration defensive firefighting operation outside a structure with a timber truss roof, where there is no life hazard. E) The fire must show immediate signs of extinguishment by the first hose stream, or an outside attack should be ordered for the safety of the firefighters. 5) Roof ventilation at a timber truss roof building fire is incorrectly described in which statement below? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) Roof ventilation is a life-saving tactic in an occupied building. B) Roof ventilation improves the environment so you can approach the fire to extinguish it. C) At an unoccupied bowstring truss roof building roof ventilation may be too dangerous to risk the lives of firefighters. D) In the late stages of the fire smoke will be diluted by the large air spaces created by the concave roof spaces between the bowstring trusses. E) If roof stability is assured and roof venting is needed firefighters can sometimes open the skylights or scuttle covers quickly and leave the roof immediately. 6) If the web areas of each timber truss are enclosed with fire stopping and a serious fire burns in one bay between trusses. One truss is likely to fail first. The direction that a firefighter proceeds from the roof center above the failing truss is critical, Firefighters ordered to evacuate should retreat in a direction to the roof trusses? (Please fill in the blank.) (Dunn, chapter 8) 7) Earthquake studies show places of worship are often the most unstable structures built. Please choose from the list below the most unstable parts found in a place of worship? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) The tower and the steeple B) Chimneys C) Free-standing parapet walls 2 Dunn Chap. #8

3 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 8) Please choose an incorrect tactic when dealing with church fires from the list below? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) If a church fire is extinguishable, the first line should be taken through the front or side door to attack the seat of the fire to extinguish it. B) Stretch the largest size hose, maneuverability is not a factor. What is needed is large amounts of water, and a high pressure stream with maximum reach. C) A 2nd large diameter hose should immediately back up the first line, it may be needed to assist the first line with a large body of fire. D) As soon as flames are knocked down, the walls and attic should be checked for concealed fire spread. E) If 2 hose-lines do not extinguish the fire, withdraw firefighters, and fight the fire from the outside, you can also consider a defensive attack from the inside of a church. 9) After the 1st and 2nd lines are stretched and supplied with water and you have sufficient resources to advance these lines, prepare for a defensive Master Stream at a church fire. Primary venting should be the rose window at the front of the church or temple. The rose window is a large stained glass window at the upper reaches of the church front. From the list below please choose the correct tactics for a church fire and the utilization of the rose window? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) An aerial master stream shall be positioned in a corner safe area and the aerial platform supplied with large diameter hose and raised to the Rose Window. B) The entire rose window should be vented by firefighters in the raised bucket. C) The rose window is one of several windows high enough and big enough to vent smoke and heat at the upper reaches of a burning place of worship. D) The primary venting of this window may allow an aerial master stream to discharge a LCS into the upper portions (ceiling peak) of the church. 10) After primary venting of the rose window at a church fire, a decision must be made regarding the venting of the side stained glass windows. Primary venting also includes stained glassed windows near the fire on both sides. The 1st two hose-lines must extinguish the fire or be ordered to back out. During the initial hose line attack, venting may not be necessary because the smoke and heat will rise to the underside of the high ceiling, so smoke does not prevent firefighters from seeing or approaching the fire during the initial attack. If lines extinguish the fire the side stained glass window may not need to be vented. If the interior must be vented for the advance of the 1st two hose-lines, then first vent the stain glassed windows on both sides of the building? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) nearest to the fire B) farthest away from the fire 3 Dunn Chap. #8

4 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 11) Venting side stained glass windows at a church fire does not vent the smoke stratifying at the upper reaches near the ceiling, because the underside of these high ceilings is higher than the highest point on these windows. Even with venting all of the side windows fire will stratify up at the underside of the high ceiling above the top of the window and spread to wood timber trusses. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the above paragraph? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) Agree or D) Disagree 12) Please choose from the list below the correct collapse dangers in Places of Worship? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) Collapse dangers include, church or temple bell towers, the steeple on top of the tower, the ceiling, the sidewalls and the roof. B) The tower is a square structure rising above the church roof, sometimes there is a steeple constructed atop the tower. C) The steeple is the tapered pointed structure on top of the church tower that has a cross at its tip. D) A temple may have a dome at its top. E) The steeple on a tower is less unstable than a domed tower. F) When the steeple is located at the front of the structure the exposure 1 wall must be considered a collapse danger. 13) The roof of a church with a peak is supported by the side bearing walls that run parallel with the peak ridge. These side bearing walls are primary structural members. If the roof burns and starts to collapse it could push out the interconnected sidewalls. If a wall fails, the roof would lose its support and fall into the church floor below. Exposures are the most dangerous areas during a Place of Worship fire because of the steeple and the interconnection of the roof and sidewalls? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) 1, 2, 4 B) 1, 3, 4 C) 2 & 4 only D) 1 & 3 only 14) Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement? (Dunn, chapter 8) Fire reaching the attic space of most places of worship cannot be extinguished by handheld hose lines because there is only one small door and no possibility to vent. Firefighters will have to be withdrawn and a defensive attack using master streams deployed. A) Agree or D) Disagree 4 Dunn Chap. #8

5 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 15) Terms for Places of Worship are found below, please choose the correct terms? (Dunn, chapter 8) A) Apse; part of the church that is a semicircle or U-shaped wall. B) Chancel; a space reserved for clergy, includes the altar and front choir area. C) Nave; a main seating area of a church. D) Rose Window; large round window at the front of a Gothic church. E) Triforium; middle story of a church (side balconies). F) Dome; hemispherical roof on a circle tower or base. G) Gothic; 12th century architecture, features a pointed arch. NOTES 5 Dunn Chap. #8

6 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program ANSWERS CHAPTER 8 1. Answer: A 2. Answer: A & C - B = a mounded roof shape. 3. Answer: All are correct 4. Answer: C = interior firefighting should be discontinued (no mention of exterior) - D= inside a structure (not outside) 5. Answer: D = early stages of the fire 6. Answer: perpendicular 7. Answer: A 8. Answer: E = you do not conduct a defensive attack from the inside of a church. 9. Answer: A, B, D - C = The rose window is the one window high enough and big enough to vent smoke and heat at the upper reaches of a burning place of worship. 10. Answer: A 11. Answer: A 12. Answer: A, B, C, D, F - E = more unstable 13. Answer: A 14. Answer: A 15. Answer: All are correct 6 Dunn Chap. #8

7 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program PART II Incident Command System (ICS) & TB 1) ICS breaks down the elements that are required to successfully manage an incident into five main functions. All of these are correctly listed below except in which choice? (ICS Ch 1 1.4) A) Command B) Finance/Administration C) Logistics D) Operations E) Staging 2) In general, the span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from 2 to 7, with 5 being ideal. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (ICS Ch ) A) Agree or D) Disagree 3) Under Unified Command, agencies meet and work together at one location, developing strategies and preparing a SINGLE Incident Action Plan. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (ICS Ch ) A) Agree or D) Disagree 4) The Incident Commander has the option of implementing a Command Staff. All of the members below are part of this Command Staff except which? (ICS Ch ) A) Safety Officer B) Public Information Officer C) Situation Unit Leader D) Liaison 5) Which of the following units under the Planning Section is responsible for the collection, processing, and organization of incident information? (ICS Ch. 1 sec 4.2) A) The Resources Unit B) The Situation Unit C) The Demobilization Unit D) The Documentation Unit 1 (ICS) & TB- TOOLS #7

8 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 6) ICS is not rigid. Which of the following is not a guiding principle of the ICS? (ICS Ch 1 sec 4.3) A) Imagination B) Experience C) Common Sense D) Staging 7) A Task Force is any combination of resources with communications capability put together for a temporary assignment. Generally, the number of resources in a task force should be limited to how many for control purposes? (ICS Ch 1 sec C.2) A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 7 8) The Rehabilitation Unit is responsible for ensuring rehabilitation assistance for incident responders and civilians. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? (ICS Ch 1 sec B) A) Agree or D) Disagree 9) What is the term for a nozzle that connects directly to the hose butt and has no threads at its outlet orifice? (TB Tools A) A) Main Stream Tip B) Open Nozzle C) Outer Stream Tip D) Dual Nozzle 10) A combination Straight Stream/Fog nozzle shall be placed in the straight stream position (turned to the left) at all times when stored on the apparatus or hose bed. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? (TB Tools A) A) Agree or D) Disagree 2 (ICS) & TB- TOOLS #7

9 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 11) When a fog stream is produced by a stream of water directed against a baffle which deflects the water through serrated teeth, separating the water into fine droplets, the nozzle would be described as? (TB Tools 7 2.4) A) Peripheral B) Impinging 12) Controlling nozzles will be tested whenever deemed necessary in accordance with schedules established by Division commanders and when else? (TB Tools 7 sec 3.15) A) Annually in May B) Semi-annually April and October C) Annually in August D) Annually in July 13) Which of the following points about the High Rise Nozzle is incorrect? (TB Tools 7 DS 17 sec 2.3, 5.1, 5.7, 6.1) A) On a 10-77, it is the responsibility of the 4 th due engine to bring the HRN to the Command Post if so equipped B) The HRN will only be placed into operation at the direction of the IC C) Depending on the situation, the 2 ½ hoseline supplying the HRN may have to be stretched from three floors below the fire D) If repairs to the HRN are required, the co. officer shall contact the Battalion for their spare 3 (ICS) & TB- TOOLS #7

10 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program Answers 1. E - Planning 2. Disagree - 3 to 7, with 5 being the ideal 3. Agree 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C 8. D. Does not provide assistance for civilians TB TOOLS #7 9. B 10. Disagree - Turned to the RIGHT 11. A - Impinging would consist of a series of small orifices causing multiple streams to impinge on each other, breaking the water into a fixed, non-adjustable fog pattern 12. C 13. D - Contact tech Services via phone and request a replacement 4 (ICS) & TB- TOOLS #7

11 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program PART III BISP MANUAL {Primarily Company Officer Material} 81. Which requirements below are accurate for a vacate order to be eligible for administrative dismissal? (Ch 4 Add 4 Pg 24) A. The Vacate Order has remained open for over 2 years from issuance and there has been only one violation of the Vacate Order in that time period AND B. The building no longer exists OR C. The condition that led to the original vacate no longer exists OR D. The condition that led to the original vacate still exists but the space is not occupied and shows no signs of being occupied 82. An Engine is requested to conduct a surveillance inspection of a vacated premises to determine whether the vacate should be administratively dismissed. At the inspection, the Unit finds that the conditions warranting the issuance of the original vacate order still exist AND the space shows signs of being occupied. In this case the unit should? (Ch 4 Add 4 Pg 24) A. Forward a report recommending the vacate not be dismissed & continue surveillance B. Forward a report recommending the vacate not be dismissed, issue a summons, and continue surveillance C. Issue a new Vacate Order {All Ranks Company Officer and BC Material} 83. Regarding the powers of the Fire Commissioner it would be correct to state? (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 1) A. He / She is empowered to cause any building, structure, tunnel, enclosure, vessel, place or premises to be inspected for fire hazards by any officer or employee of the Department designated for such purpose B. He / She is empowered to inspect and test any automatic or other fire alarm system or fire extinguishing equipment C. If conditions are found which should be referred to another Department, it shall promptly be referred in writing 84. An NOV shall never be used when enforcing a New York State Law, like the NYS Multiple Dwelling Law or the NYS Labor Law. (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 4) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 25 BISP MANUAL

12 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 85. Whether a C of F is for supervising the storage, handling, use, or transportation of a material, OR to supervise an operation, OR to supervise a facility, in every case, the C of F should be in that individuals possession. (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 5) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 86. A member is reviewing a C of F and finds the words Not Required above the C of F holder s signature. This should indicate to the inspector that the C of F is? (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 5) A. Premises related B. Non-Premises related 87. For a C of F with general supervision, the C of F holder is not required to be present on the premises at all times. (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 5) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 88. In the Standard Form of Orders, which of the following are indicated as possible methods of enforcement? (Ch 4 Add 5 Pgs All) A. Immediate Summons B. VO C. NOV D. A Members of Engine 99 are conducting a CDA inspection at a construction site where they discover hazardous work being conducted with serious violations of the Fire Code. In this situation, it would be most correct for them to issue? (Ch 4 Add 5 Pgs 63-64) A. Only a Violation Order to discontinue the torch work - Comply Forthwith B. Only a Violation Order to discontinue the torch work - Comply Immediately C. A Summons and a Violation Order to discontinue the torch work - Comply Immediately D. A Stop Work Order to shut down all work at the construction site 90. When the FD issues a Violation Order for an Order to Discontinue Work, it would be inaccurate to state that? (Ch 4 Add 5 Pgs 63-64) A. Upon issuance of this order, all related activity cited in the Order must immediately cease B. It shall be issued to the owner or other person authorizing, supervising or engaging in the work C. The Order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work may resume D. Related issues outside the scope of the issue involved may also be ordered discontinued 26 BISP MANUAL

13 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 91. The only two agencies that can shut construction down on an entire work site by issuing a Stop Work Order are the FDNY and the Department of Buildings. (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 64) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 92. When members observe a particular violation where there is no Standard Form of Order to address the situation, the officer shall create an order using what SFO letter and number? (Ch 4 Add 5 Pg 65) A. SP-1 B. N-1 C. PV-1 D. X-1 ANSWER QUESTIONS #92-95 as per the 1968 Building Code 93. Other than open parking garages, buildings require WET Standpipe systems in which of the following case(s)? (Ch 5 Ref 1.1 Pg 1-2) A. The building or any portion thereof exceeds 6 stories in height B. The building or any portion thereof exceeds 75 feet in height C. The building is more than two stories in height AND has any one floor with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more (Exceptions: Buildings in Group E, F, G, H & J not exceeding 6 stories or 75 equipped throughout with an automatic wet or dry sprinkler) D. A Group G building (Educational) requires a wet standpipe if it has an area of 10,000 square feet or more on any one floor AND is 4 or more stories in height 94. Open parking structures require a WET Standpipe system if they exceed 75 or? (Ch 5 Ref 1.1 Pg 1) A. 6 levels B. 8 levels C. 10 levels D. 12 levels 95. Open parking structures require a DRY standpipe system if they exceed but are not more than 10 levels? (Ch 5--Ref 1.1Pg 1) A. 2 levels B. 3 levels C. 4 levels D. 5 levels 27 BISP MANUAL

14 Fire Tech Promotion Course 10/29/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program ANSWERS 81. B C D (A NO violations in that time period) 82. C 83. A B C 84. Agree 85. Agree 86. B 87. Agree 88. A B C D 89. C 90. D 91. Disagree (ONLY DOB can) 92. A 93. A B C (D Educational requires wet standpipe only if it is both 10,000 sq feet or more on any one floor AND over 6 stories or 75 6 stories or 75 or less may be a dry system) 94. C 95. B 28 BISP MANUAL