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FDNY Proby School Quiz 1 Review. Verified

Real Questions and Correct Answers 2024-

2025. Graded A

A becket bend is used for? – ANS Joining 2 ropes together A cornice is defined as? – ANS Ornamental molding at the top of the wall/roof How many pounds of force does the hydra ram exert? - ANS10,000lbs I OWE YOU MY LIFE in MAYDAY situations? – ANS Imminent Collapse, Occurred a Structural Collapse, Unconscious Member, Missing Member, List/Trapped Member (Self) If you are cutting roof and see white powder what type of roof is it? – ANS Gypsum Roof (Made of sheet rock) Name the parts of the halligan. – ANS Pike, ADZ, Fork with crotch, Bevel, Concave PPC is a Close Proximity Suit? - ANSFALSE The 1st due Roofman brings what tools to the top floor fire? - ANSHalligan, Halligan Hook, LSR

The aluminum oxide tip is best used for which material? - ANSMetal The pre-alarm goes off after 20 seconds of no motion followed by the full alarm after an additional 12 seconds. - ANSTRUE The rabbit tool can only be used for inward opening doors? True/False - ANSTRUE The SCBA is Hydrostatically tested how often? - ANSEvery 5 years The SCBA's life expectancy is what? - ANS15 years What are th duties of the 1st due Ladder company on a multiple dwelling? - ANSForcible Entry, Locate Fire, Search and Removal What are the 3 stages of fire? - ANSIncipient phase, Steady State Burning Pahse, Hot Smoldering Phase What are the 3 types of heat transfer? - ANSConvection, Conduction, Radiation What are the 3 types of hydrant disc colors and meanings? - ANSWhite = Out of Service, Yellow = Frozen, Blue = partially OSS/ Sprinkler System What are the 4 "S's" when working with fittings in order of precedence? - ANSSex, Size, Solid to Solid, Swivel

What are the characteristics of Carbon Monoxide? - ANSColorless, Tasteless, Non - irritating, toxic gas What are the classes of fire? - ANSClass A = Common Combustibles (Wood, Paper, Cloth), Class B = Liquids (Oils, Gasoline), Class C = Electrical (Appliances, Computers), Class D = Metals (Aluminum, Sodium, Potassium) What are the FT-1 and FT-2 operating ranges? - ANSFT-1: 80-200gpm @ 70-93psi; FT-2: 85-325gpm @ 65-105psi What are the Life Saving Rope (LSR) specifications? - ANS150 Ft, 9/16 inch wide What are the methods of Fire Extinguishment? - ANSTemperature reduction, Fuel removal, Oxygen dilution, chemical flame inhibition, What are the positions of an Engine Company? - ANSOfficer, Chauffer, Nozzle, Back-Up, Door/Control What are the products of combustion? - ANSHeat, Light, Smoke, Fire gases What are the three measured knots? - ANSBowline Knot, Bowline on the Bight, Rolling Hitch What are the types of portable power saws? - ANSCarbide tip, Silicon Carbide, Aluminum Oxide

What are the various light indicators on the Face piece's HUD? - ANS2 Green = 100%, 1 green = 75%, Slow Flashing Yellow = 50%, Rapid Flashing Red = 25% What does "VEIS" mean? - ANSVENT, ENTRY, ISOLATE, SEARCH What does ACDC refer to? - ANSApplies, Combines, Divides, Controls What does COAL WAS WEALTH mean? - ANSConstruction, Occupancy, Area, Life, Water Supple, Auxiliary Appliances, Street Conditions, Weather, Exposures, Apparatus, Location, Time of Day, Height What does DC-WIFE-70 mean in Urgent Situations? - ANSDiscontinue Interior Attack, Change in Conditions impacting Operations, Water Loss, Injured Member, Fear of Collapse, Exposure Fire Spreading, Signal 10-70 Unable to secure positive water source What does IDLH mean? - ANSImmediate Danger to Life and Health What does the term "I OWE YOU MY LIFE" refer to? - ANSMayday situations What is a cockloft? - ANSthe space between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof What is a Half Hitch used for? - ANSTo hoist/lower tools and equipment.

What is a Rung? - ANSCross members used for climbing on ladders that are spaced 14inches apart What is a wellhole? - ANSThe opening area between staircases, which can be used to shorten hose lengths What is an MST? - ANSMain Solid Stream Tip - fitted with threads at its outlet orfices; attached to Shut-off(SO) What is another name for the clove Hitch and Binder on the Taut part of the rope?

• ANSThe Substantial Object Knot What is itr called when you don't have enough hose stretched to reach the fire? - ANSShort-Stretch What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 1 3/4 hose? - ANS20psi What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 2 1/2 hose? - ANS5psi What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 3 1/2 hose? - ANSalmost none. negligible What is the Bowline Knot used for? - ANSHoisting 20ft> ladders What is the Bowline on the Bight used for? - ANSTo lower firemen or members

What is the definition of pyrolysis? - ANSThe chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat. What is the desired water flow for 1 3/4? - ANS180 GPM What is the desired water flow for 2 1/2? - ANS225-250 GPM What is the desired water flow for 3 1/2? - ANS> 400 GPM What is the difference between a Rear mount Aerial and a Tiller Aerial? - ANSBoth are 100ft, but the Tiller has maneuverable rear wheels for tight turns What is the Fire Tetrahedron? - ANSOxygen, Fuel, heal, Self-sustained Chemical Reaction What is the fuction of an Engine Apparatus? - ANSTo deliver engine company personnel, hose, appliances and tools to the scene of operation What is the minimum amount of Hose lengths on an engine? - ANS20 lengths of 1 ¾, 30 lengths of 2 ½, 10 lengths of 3 ½ What is the minimum breaking strength of a Nylon rope? - ANS9000lbs

What is the numerical value for the exposures of a building? - ANS0 = Fire Area, 1 = Entrance, 2 = Left of entrance, 3 = Rear, 4 = Right of Entrance What is the part of the rope used in tying knots? - ANSThe working end What is the pressure inside a 45 minute Scott Cylinder? - ANS4500psi What is the priority order of victim removal? - ANSInterior Stairs, Horizontal Exits, Fire Escape, Ladder, Ropes What is the range of watts in the Handie-Talkies? - ANS2 watts (5 watts when in EAB) What is used to connect a 2 ½ hose to a 1 ¾ hose? - ANSReducer What part of the nozzle contains the water control valve? - ANSShut-Off What sized hose is used to supply standpipe or sprinkler systems? - ANS3 ½ What two tools make up a "Set of Irons?" - ANSHalligan and Axe What type of extinguishment are you using when cooling the room with water? - ANSTemperature reduction What type of roofs should not be cut into? - ANSGypsum, Q-Deck over Truss

What types of axes does the FDNY use? - ANSFlat Head and Pike Axe When are you under Functional Supervision? - ANSWhen you are Handie-Talking equipped of with a Handie-talkie equipped member. When are you under immediate supervision of an officer? - ANSWhen you are within sight/hearing of officer and/or working on the same hose/search under the supervision of an Officer When assessing for size up what acronym is used? - ANSCOAL WAS WEALTH When do we cut an open web steel joint? - ANSNEVER Which hydrant offers 10%-15% more water? - ANSDresser Which way does the water flow on an attack hose? - ANSTowards the Male end. Who makes up the inside team on a Ladder Company? - ANSOfficer, Can , Irons Why is Carbon Monoxide Dangerous? - ANSHemoglobin is attracted to CO 210 times more than Oxygen.