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

Answer

Hydraulic overhaul involves using hose streams to open walls, ceilings, and floors to expose and extinguish any remaining hidden fire in void spaces.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue trapped or missing firefighters inside a burning structure

Answer

The RIT stands by in full readiness to enter the structure and rescue FDNY members who become trapped, lost, or incapacitated during firefighting operations.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Defensive attack

Answer

A defensive attack is conducted from exterior positions using large-caliber streams when the structure is untenable or collapse is imminent.

Question 4

The color coding on a fire hydrant bonnet indicates:

Accepted Answer

The available flow rate (GPM capacity) of the hydrant

Answer

NFPA 291 color-coding on hydrant bonnets indicates flow capacity: blue (1500+ GPM), green (1000-1499 GPM), orange (500-999 GPM), and red (below 500 GPM).

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

Answer

Atmospheric testing before entry is mandatory to identify oxygen deficiency, explosive gases, or toxic contaminants that could be immediately dangerous to rescuers.

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FDNY Firefighting Operations and Equipment 5