FDNY Firefighting Operations and Equipment 5

Question 1

When firefighters perform 'hydraulic overhaul,' they are:

Accepted Answer

Using hose streams to expose and extinguish hidden fire in voids

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Repairing pump systems after a fire

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Flushing fire debris into the sewer system

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Pressure-testing standpipe connections post-fire

Question 2

The FDNY 'Rapid Intervention Team' (RIT) is deployed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Rescue trapped or missing firefighters inside a burning structure

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Establish a water supply for engine companies

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Control utility shutoffs before interior operations

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Conduct search and rescue of civilians

Question 3

Which type of fire attack involves applying water directly to burning fuel from a safe exterior position?

Accepted Answer

Defensive attack

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Offensive attack

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Transitional attack

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Blitz attack

Question 4

The color coding on a fire hydrant bonnet indicates:

Accepted Answer

The available flow rate (GPM capacity) of the hydrant

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The age of the hydrant installation

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The water pressure at the main

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The hydrant's last inspection date

Question 5

During a confined space rescue at an FDNY incident, the FIRST action before entry is to:

Accepted Answer

Test the atmosphere for oxygen, combustibles, and toxic gases

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Lower a victim's harness into the space

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Establish a hoseline at the entry point

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Lower a lifeline and begin descent

Question 6

An FDNY 'all hands' assignment at a structural fire typically means:

Accepted Answer

All on-scene units are operating and working the fire

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Additional alarms have been transmitted

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All civilians have been evacuated

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All firefighters must return to their apparatus

Question 7

Which tool is used by FDNY firefighters to cut through metal roll-up doors or locks during forcible entry?

Accepted Answer

Rotary rescue saw (K-12 saw)

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Flat-head axe

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Halligan bar

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Chain saw