FDNY Firefighting Operations and Equipment 3

Question 1

The FDNY's standard operating procedure for a 'surround and drown' tactic is most appropriate for which type of fire?

Accepted Answer

Large commercial or warehouse fires with no life hazard

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High-rise office building fires

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Residential apartment fires with trapped occupants

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Vehicle fires in underground garages

Question 2

A '2½-inch line' is preferred over a '1¾-inch line' primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Delivers significantly higher gallons per minute for large fires

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Is easier to maneuver in tight spaces

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Requires less pump pressure to operate

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Can be operated by a single firefighter

Question 3

When using a roof rope to lower an unconscious firefighter, the rope should be attached to the SCBA harness at:

Accepted Answer

The shoulder straps and waist belt together

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The waist belt only

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The cylinder valve

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The face piece straps

Question 4

Which extinguishing agent is most effective against a Class D (combustible metal) fire?

Accepted Answer

Dry sand or dry powder (Met-L-X)

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Dry chemical (ABC)

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Water fog

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Foam

Question 5

In FDNY operations, the term 'pushing the fire' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Hoseline streams inadvertently driving fire into unaffected areas

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Using excessive water flow to control a fire

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Advancing the hoseline too quickly toward the seat of the fire

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Using high-pressure streams to penetrate walls

Question 6

What is the maximum operating pressure for a standard FDNY 1¾-inch attack hoseline at the nozzle?

Accepted Answer

100 PSI

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50 PSI

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75 PSI

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125 PSI

Question 7

During a structure fire, 'thermal imaging camera (TIC)' readings should be interpreted understanding that:

Accepted Answer

TIC images can be affected by reflective surfaces giving false readings

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White areas always indicate the hottest temperatures

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TICs can see through walls and floors

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TICs work only in complete darkness