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Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program PART I - DUNN CHAP. #13 & 14: Dunn, Chapter 13: 1) Stair Hallways of most multi-story buildings today have fire-retarded enclosure walls, firerated doors, frames and self-closing doors. The Stairway Structure is also fire-protected; the underside of a wooden stair has a fire-retarded soffit, usually made of wire lath & plaster. Balusters supporting the stair railing are usually required to be non-combustible. Stringboards covering the ends of the steps are usually required to be non-combustible. Because of these enhancements in stairway design Dunn states the following: Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement in quotes above? (Dunn, chapter 13) The stairway is the safest area in the wooden interior of the building and logically the best avenue for the initial fire attack. A) Agree or D) Disagree 2) As a sharp Fire Tech student you would know that the preferred stair in modern building construction is the? (Dunn, chapter 13) A) Stacked B) Continuous C) L-shaped D) U-return 3) Which stair below will not fail if the floor collapses? (Dunn, chapter 13) A) Stacked B) Continuous C) U-return 4) Steel Framed U-Return Stairs have a different collapse danger from wooden stairs. The steel frame of risers, stringboards and railings rarely collapse. The most serious injuries to members on these stairs occur when the collapses. Please fill in the blank? (Dunn, chapter 13) 1 Dunn Chap. #13 & 14

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 5) The Steel Framed U-Return Stairs that sustain the most intermediate landing collapses are those with treads and landings constructed of stone unsupported by a steel pan. These stone treads and intermediate landings are laid into a steel frame supported only by a one inch angle iron edge around the rectangular or square open area of the tread or landing area of the stair. Some steel stairs have the underside of a stone tread or landing completely supported by a reinforcing pan, these stairs do not collapse. The intermediate landing collapse is the most serious danger of U-Return stairs. However, the failure of a stone stair tread or step, is the most frequent cause of collapse of a U-return stair. When climbing a steel-framed, U-return stair with stone treads a member should follow, which procedures below? (Dunn, chapter 13) A) A member should place the middle of his foot on the stone tread, directly over the riser. B) A member should not allow the stone tread to support his weight. C) A member should always avoid stepping on the intermediate landing. D) A member should hold onto the banister and step from a spot above the riser of the lower stair section s topmost tread to a spot above the riser of the upper section s lowest tread, and then swing around. Dunn, Chapter 14: 1) Please choose the correct positive features of Exterior Screened Stairways according to Dunn? (Dunn, chapter 14) A) The safest type of fire escape. B) It is enclosed by a high metal screen or railing. C) It extends from the top floor of the building to the street by way of a permanent, stationary metal stair. D) It has no sliding drop ladder, gooseneck ladder or counterbalance stair from the lowest balcony to the street. E) It is like an interior stair in that; the rise of the step is similar, it is wide enough for 3 people to descend side by side, it includes a handrail. 2) Please choose an incorrect feature of Party Balcony Fire Escapes according to Dunn? (Dunn, chapter 14) A) The party balcony has no stairway or ladder connecting the intermediate balconies. There is no access to balconies above or below, or to the street. B) The party balcony is strictly a horizontal emergency exit through the adjoining occupancy. C) The real protection provided by a party balcony is the un-pierced fire division between the two adjoining occupancies. D) Formerly constructed of wood, party balconies today are constructed of metal or concrete. E) The hazard of the party balcony is collapse from overloading or failure of the supports fastening the balcony to the outside of the building. 2 Dunn Chap. #13 & 14

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 3) When arriving at a fire where people have taken refuge on any type of fire escape, members should act immediately to remove them from these old, rusted, metal structures. The safest method to remove people from a party balcony is correctly described in which, choice below? (Dunn, chapter 14) A) Through the designated horizontal exit and into the adjoining apartment window or door. B) Aerial Ladder C) Tower ladder D) Portable Ladder 4) Please choose the correct lessons learned according to Dunn in regards to Fire Escapes? (Dunn, chapter 14) A) When activating a sliding drop ladder, a firefighter should always stand beneath the fire escape balcony. B) If the drop ladder falls out of the tracks the area under the fire escape will provide protection and the firefighter will not be struck by the outward falling ladder. C) Firefighters should not stand beneath a counterbalance stairway or its cable, pulley wheel, or heavy metal balancing weights. D) When the stability of a fire escape is doubtful, use a Fire Department ground ladder. 5) If party balconies are involved, members should use portable ladders or aerial ladders, taking special care not to strike the weakened fire escape with excessive force when placing the tip of the ladder on the fire escape railing. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the above statement from Dunn? (Dunn, chapter 14) A) Agree or D) Disagree 3 Dunn Chap. #13 & 14

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program ANSWERS CHAPTER 13 1. Answer: A 2. Answer: D 3. Answer: C 4. Answer: intermediate stair landing 5. Answer: A, B, D - C = A member should avoid stepping on the intermediate landing, if possible. CHAPTER 14 1. Answer: A, B, C, D - E = It is like an interior stair in that; the rise of the step is similar, it is wide enough for 2 people to descend side by side, it includes a handrail. 2. Answer: D = Formerly constructed of metal, party balconies today are constructed of wood or concrete. 3. Answer: A 4. Answer: B, C, D -- --A = When activating a sliding drop ladder, if the balcony is not overloaded with people and in danger of collapse, a firefighter should stand beneath the fire escape balcony. 5. Answer: A - Note: Ladders 1 Portable Ladders states: Placed against a fire escape - Tip shall be slightly above the fire escape railing. Ladders 2 Aerial ladders states: Place the ladder alongside the fire escape and against the building (2" out) with the tip about one to three feet above the balcony railing. This affords easier access to the ladder. 4 Dunn Chap. #13 & 14

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program PART II VEHICLE DISENTANGLEMENT 1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement. For complete door removal, the spreaders may be used in place of the cutters when attacking the hinge side of the door. (sec 6.2.4) A) Agree or D) Disagree 2. Which one of the following points about the vertical crush technique is incorrect? (sec 6.3.1 A-D) A) When room permits, place one arm of the spreaders in the vehicle between the victim and the door and keep the other arm outside of the vehicle. This will not work when the victim is too close to the door B) Keep spreaders in a vertical position. The outer arm should fall over the outside door handle or close to it, with the tips as far down on the door as possible C) Close the tool on the door, forcing the outer edge of the door to roll out exposing the Nader pin/staple D) Using the cutters cut the Nader pin/staple 3. When continuing on with the vertical crush technique and cutting the hinges, which of the following is correct? (Sec 6.3.1 F) A) Cut the top and bottom hinges in that order B) Cut the bottom and top hinges in that order C) Cut only the top hinge D) Cut only the bottom hinge 4. Which one of the following points about the vertical push technique is incorrect? (sec 6.3.3 A-D) A. Using the vertical push to establish a purchase point may force the door from the Nader pin/staple. This method works best on newer vehicles B. On newer type vehicles (lightweight construction), the possibility exists of the door splitting, losing the integrity of the door. In order for this method to be successful, the roof must be intact C. Insert tips of the spreaders into the window opening close to the B post. Keep top arm of spreaders horizontal with tips inside of vehicle D. Cut door stop when present 1 Vehicle Disentanglement

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 5. Third door removal is a procedure used when a victim is pinned in the back seat of a twodoor vehicle. The third door will provide better access to remove the victim(s). Which of the following is not one of the four cuts that have to be made to complete this operation? (sec 7.2) A) Top of B post B) Bottom of B post C) Vertical cut front of quarter panel D) Horizontal cut rear quarter panel at the rocker panel 6. For a vehicle disentanglement and extrication operation, it is important to consider that the large majority of the time victims are removed via? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 8.1) A) The Roof B) The Doors C) The Rear Windshield D) The Front Windshield 7. For a vehicle disentanglement and extrication operation, you would be most correct to achieve total roof removal by? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 8.2.1) A) Cutting low on the A Post and high on the B, C, and D Posts B) Cutting low on the A and B Posts and high on the C and D Posts C) Cutting low on the A, B, and C Posts and high on the D Post D) Cutting low on the A, B, C, and D Posts 8. Cut all posts on one side before passing the tool to cut the posts on the opposite side of the vehicle. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 8.2.1) A) Agree or D) Disagree 9. For a vehicle disentanglement and extrication operation with total roof removal, what is the most correct way to cut the windshield? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 8.2.2) A) Cut across the top of the windshield using the sawzall with the metal cutting blade B) Cut across the top of the windshield using the sawzall with the wood cutting blade C) Cut across the bottom of the windshield using the sawzall with the metal cutting blade D) Cut across the bottom of the windshield using the sawzall with the wood cutting blade 2 Vehicle Disentanglement

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 10. For a vehicle disentanglement and extrication operation where the roof will be removed by hinging it forward, the windshield must be cut. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 8.3.2) A) Agree or D) Disagree 11. To displace the dashboard in a vehicle utilizing the spreaders, first make two cuts in the bottom portion of the A Post. The lower cut is made below the hinge, parallel to the rocker panel and the second cut is made where? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 9.2.2) A) Approximately 2-3 above the first cut B) Approximately 4-5 above the first cut C) Approximately 6-8 above the first cut D) Approximately 9-10 above the first cut 12. For a vehicle disentanglement and extrication operation where the dashboard will be displaced using the spreaders, a wooden hook should be positioned between the cutters and the rocker panel to prevent the tool from moving in towards the passenger compartment. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? (Emerg Procedures: Vehicle Dist & Extr 9.2.2) A) Agree or D) Disagree 3 Vehicle Disentanglement

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program Answers 1. Agree 2. B. - Tips should be about midway down the door 3. A. - When a hinge has a spring it must be removed prior to cutting 4. A. - Older vehicles 5. C. - Rear of quarter panel 6. B 7. A 8. Agree 9. D - The windshield hand saw or axe can also be used to cut the windshield 10. Disagree - The windshield does not have to be cut 11. C 12. Disagree - Metal hook 4 Vehicle Disentanglement

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program PART III BISP MANUAL {All Ranks - Company Officer & BC Material} ANSWER QUESTIONS 129-147 as per the 2008 Building Code 129. A Group F building requires automatic sprinklers THROUGHOUT ALL BUILDINGS used as repair garages, if the building? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 9) A. Is two or more stories in height (including a basement) with a fire area containing a repair garage of 10,000 square feet B. Is one story with fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 12,000 square feet C. Services vehicles parked in the basement 130. A Group F-1 occupancy, requires an automatic sprinkler IN THE OCCUPANCY ONLY, if the F-1 occupancy fire area exceeds 7,500 square feet OR the fire area is any size and located more than 3 stories above grade. (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 10) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 131. It is correct to state automatic sprinklers are required? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 10) A. Throughout any H (High Hazard) occupancy B. In buildings or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds C. In all Group I (Institutional) buildings D. Throughout buildings with a main use or dominant occupancy of Group I (Institutional) 132. An automatic sprinkler is required THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, if a Group M (Mercantile) occupancy within the building has a fire area exceeding 12,000 square feet OR the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 24,000 square feet. (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 10) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 133. An automatic sprinkler is required THROUGHOUT THE OCCUPANCY, if a Group M (Mercantile) occupancy within a building? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 10) A. Exceeds 7,500 square feet B. Of any size is located 3 stories above grade C. Of any size is located in a High Rise Building D. Of any size contains an unenclosed stair or escalator connecting two or more floors 37 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 134. An automatic sprinkler is required in all buildings of Group M (Mercantile) occupancy, where storage of merchandise is in high piled racks or rack storage arrays. (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 10) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 135. Which of the following buildings built under the 2008 Building Code requires an automatic sprinkler system? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 11) A. 3-story multiple dwellings B. Detached 1 family Private Dwelling C. Detached 2 family Private Dwelling D. Attached 1-family PD s, 3 stories above grade, with separate means of egress E. Attached 2-family PD s, 3 stories above grade, with separate means of egress 136. An automatic sprinkler is required THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING if? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 11) A. It contains an S-1 occupancy that exceeds 12,000 square feet B. The building exceeds 1,000 square feet and the main use or dominant occupancy is S-1 C. The combined area of all S-1 fire areas on all floors, including mezzanines exceeds 24,000 square feet 137. An automatic sprinkler is required THROUGHOUT THE OCCUPANCY, if an S-1 fire area exceeds 500 square feet OR the S-1 fire area is of any size & located more than 3 stories above grade. (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 11) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 138. An automatic sprinkler is required THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING in all of the following situations except: (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 11-12) A. A building or structure where the area for storage of tires exceeds 500 square feet or 7,500 cubic feet B. A building greater than 5,000 square feet where the main use or dominant occupancy is S-2 C. A building with an S-2 fire area greater than 5,000 square feet D. A building used for the commercial storage of trucks or buses, where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet 38 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/12 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 139. It is accurate to state an automatic sprinkler is required? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 12) 1. THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING of an enclosed parking garage 2. THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING where an open or enclosed parking garage is located beneath any other occupancy group no exceptions. A. 1 B. 2 C. 1, 2 140. A story above grade that exceeds square feet, must have an automatic sprinkler on that floor if there are not exterior wall openings entirely above the adjoining ground level at least square feet in each 50 linear feet, or fraction thereof, and such exterior walls face onto a street, public way or frontage on at least one side of the building? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 12) A. 1,500, 15 B. 1,500, 20 C. 2,000, 15 D. 2,000, 20 141. A story below grade that exceeds square feet, must have an automatic sprinkler on that floor if there are not exterior wall openings below grade that lead directly to the ground level by an exterior stairway or outside ramp. These openings shall be located within linear feet, or fraction thereof, of exterior walls facing onto a street, public way or frontage in the story on at least one side of the building? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 12) A. 1,500, 50 B. 1,500, 75 C. 2,000, 50 D. 2,000, 75 142. The exterior wall openings discussed in the two previous questions must have a minimum dimension of inches? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 12) A. 24 B. 30 C. 36 D. 40 143. An automatic sprinkler is required for any story above or below grade if the required exterior wall openings are provided on only one side of the building and the opposite wall of such story is more than feet from such openings? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 12) A. 50 B. 60 C. 75 D. 100 144. When any portion of a below grade story is located more than feet from required exterior wall openings, the below grade story shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 13) A. 50 B. 60 C. 75 D. 100 39 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 11/26/2012 Fall 2012 On-line Homework Program 145. Automatic sprinklers are required in rubbish and linen chutes as indicated below in all of the following choices except? (Ch 5 Ref 1.2 Pg 13) A. The top of the chute B. Chute access rooms C. The terminal room D. Alternate floors, only if the chute extends four or more floors ANSWERS 129. A, B, C 130. Agree 131. A, B, C, D 132. Agree 133. A, B, C, D 134. Agree 135. A, E (Not required in detached 1 or 2 family, or attached 1 family 3 stories or less with separate egress) 136. A, B, C 137. Agree 138. C (Only the fire area requires sprinklers) 139. A (#2--Parking garages below R-3 are the exception--example: PD s) 140. B 141. A 142. B 143. D 144. C 145. D - 3 or more floors 40 BISP MANUAL