When pulling ceilings, penetrate the ceiling with one firm stroke with the hook end _____________ to the lath - ANSWER Parallel
The hook that has a pike end has a shaft made of __________ - ANSWER Wood
Which size hook is most commmonly used? - ANSWER 6'
Name all the hook sizes - ANSWER 6' ...
FDNY quiz 1 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
When pulling ceilings, penetrate the ceiling with one firm stroke with the hook end _____________ to
the lath - ANSWER Parallel
The hook that has a pike end has a shaft made of __________ - ANSWER Wood
Which size hook is most commmonly used? - ANSWER 6'
Name all the hook sizes - ANSWER 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 ___________ - ANSWER Eyes,
Ruptured eardrum
SCBA stands for - ANSWER Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
In a flashover situation, a bunker gear equipped member must be within ________ and _______ feet
from exit in order to survive. - ANSWER 5, 10
Halligan hook has a shaft that is made of ________ - ANSWER Metal and fiberglass
If a member runs out of air, that member should ________ - ANSWER Remove the regulator
If a hoseline is operating in a cellar or similar area below grade, an additional charged hoseline must be
positioned ________ - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 25%
In ladder company tools manual, hooks come in various sizes such as 6', 10', 12', 15', and 20'. Hooks are
used mostly for __________. - ANSWER Pulling ceilings and opening walls
What is the primary purpose for the 2nd hoseline? - ANSWER To back up the 1st hoseline
Engine company chauffeur 3 primary responsibilities - ANSWER -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) - ANSWER Tug on the arm or nozzle, either left or right
Name 5 situation in which the use of the 1¾ hoseline would NOT be appropriate and larger hoseline
should be used - ANSWER (acronym: PAULS)
-Purely defensive position
-Unknown size or extent of the fire area
-Advanced fire conditions
-Large, uncompartmented fire area
-Standpipe operation
What is the primary function of the engine company officer? - ANSWER To facilitate fire extinguishment
by overseeing the placement of a hoseline to the fire area and directly supervising its operations to
extinguish the fire
Energency withdrawal (physical communication) - ANSWER 4 slaps on the shoulder and pull in direction
of retreat
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