FDNY QUIZ 1 {ANSWERED} 100% CORRECT.
When pulling ceilings, penetrate the ceiling with one firm stroke with the hook end _____________ to the lath - Parallel
The hook that has a pike end has a shaft made of __________ - Wood
Which size hook is most commmonly used? - 6'...
When pulling ceilings, penetrate the ceiling with one firm stroke with the hook end
_____________ to the lath - Parallel
The hook that has a pike end has a shaft made of __________ - Wood
Which size hook is most commmonly used? - 6'
Name all the hook sizes - 6' 10' 12' 15' 20'
Scott 4.5 positive pressure SCBA face piece protects agaist entry of conteminants
through the _________, but will not prevent entry of contaminants throught a
___________ - Eyes, Ruptured eardrum
SCBA stands for - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
In a flashover situation, a bunker gear equipped member must be within ________ and
_______ feet from exit in order to survive. - 5, 10
Halligan hook has a shaft that is made of ________ - Metal and fiberglass
If a member runs out of air, that member should ________ - Remove the regulator
If a hoseline is operating in a cellar or similar area below grade, an additional charged
hoseline must be positioned ________ - At the top of the stairs
The end of service time indicator alarms (viberalert and HUD) actute when
approximately ________% of full cylinder pressure remains in the cylinder and valve
assembly - 25%
In ladder company tools manual, hooks come in various sizes such as 6', 10', 12', 15',
and 20'. Hooks are used mostly for __________. - Pulling ceilings and opening walls
, As soon the engine officer has determined a hoseline is needed, they should contact
the _________ firefighter via the handie-talkie and order a hoseline to be stretched -
Nozzle firefighter
Fog patterns are effective for these 3 reasons - -Maximizing hydraulic ventilation
-Dispersing gas vapors
-Extinguishing fire near electrical equipment
the required nozzle pressure for an 1¾" fog nozzle is ________ PSI with a flowrate of
200 GPM - 100 PSI
Operating pressure for 1¾", 2" lightweight, 2½" lightweight, and 3½" hose are normally
limited to _________ PSI - 250 PSI
2½" polyurethane-lined lightweight hose is colored ________ with _______ stripes -
White, Red
The required nozzle pressure for a 2½" fog nozzle is _______ PSI with a flowrate of 250
GPM - 100 PSI
What is the required nozzle pressure for a 2" nozzle with 2" lightweight hose? - 50 PSI
For 1¾" hose the friction loss is _______ PSI with 1½ couplings - 20 PSI
When using a standpipe in residential building fires, a ______ lightweight lead length
should be used. - 2"
At a nozzle pressure of 50 PSI, the 1¾" hand line will flow apptoximately ________
GPM - 180 GPM
Priority order of stretching hoselines - -Interior stairs
-Rope
-Fire escape
-Portable ladder
-Aerial ladder
What is the primary purpose for the 2nd hoseline? - To back up the 1st hoseline
Engine company chauffeur 3 primary responsibilities - -Safe delivery of the members
and apparatus to the scene of a fire or emergency
-Locating and establishing a positive water source
-Delivering and maintaining a water supply to the firefighting force throughout the
operation
Direction of stream (physical communication) - Tug on the arm or nozzle, either left or
right
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