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1
Q

The presence of __________________________ is the single best architectural design feature to identify Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings.
Select one:
a. Different color bricks on lower floors
b. Horizontal bands or belt courses
c. Limestone brick on the lower floors

A

B
They will be present on a building wall that faces a street (8.3.1 Note)
The correct answer is: Horizontal bands or belt courses

2
Q

Horizontal bands will usually be present ________ the windows of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd floors of Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings.
Select one:
a. Above
b. Below

A

A
(8.3.1)
The correct answer is: Above

3
Q
In most Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings, members may be able to traverse from one section to another via all but which one of the following choices?
Select one:
a. Lobby
b. Top Floor 
c. Roof level
d. Cellar
A

B
(8.5.1)
The correct answer is: Top Floor

4
Q
Due to the age and height of fire escapes, members must use balanced judgment and notify \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ prior to using the fire escape.
Select one:
a. The Fire Sector Supervisor
b. The Incident Commander
c. Their company officer
A

C
(8.5.4)
The correct answer is: Their company officer

5
Q
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ stair is the most common fire stair found in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings.
Select one:
a. Service
b. Shared
c. Open fire stair 
d. Primary open
A

C
(8.5.3 C3)
The correct answer is: Open fire stair

6
Q
Which type of fire stair found in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings usually contains a standpipe, service elevator and doors to the apartment(s) that are typically not the main entrance to the apartment(s)?
Select one:
a. Open Fire Stair
b. Shared Fire Stair
c. Service Stair 
d. Primary Open Stair
A

C
(8.5.3 C1)
The correct answer is: Service Stair

7
Q

At fires in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings, if removal of evacuating occupants is necessary, members must communicate with whom?
Select one:
a. The 1st engine officer and the 1st ladder officer
b. The IC and the 1st ladder officer
c. The IC and the 1st engine officer

A

B
If possible instruct occupants to remain in their apartments with the door closed (8.6.2)
The correct answer is: The IC and the 1st ladder officer

8
Q
If the 1st arriving Roof FF at fire in a Class 2 High Rise Residential Building must use an open interior stair to access the roof, they must be teamed up with another member. The 1st Roof FF can team up with all but which one of the following members to access the roof in this situation?
Select one:
a. 1st FE FF
b. 1st LCC 
c. 1st Can FF
d. 2nd Roof FF
A

B
(8.8.2)
The correct answer is: 1st LCC

9
Q
The 1st Roof FF’s tool assignment at Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings includes all but which one of the following tools?
Select one:
a. Maul/Axe
b. Hydra-Ram
c. Halligan
d. LSR
A

D
No LSR or Curtain for 1st Roof FF (8.8.4)
The correct answer is: LSR

10
Q

The 2nd arriving ladder Roof FF would be correct to take which action at a fire on the 9th floor of an 18-story Class 2 High Rise Residential Building?
Select one:
a. Bring the KO Curtain to the roof
b. Drop the KO Curtain off on the 10th floor prior to proceeding to the roof
c. Bring the LSR to the roof
d. Drop the LSR off on the 10th floor prior to proceeding to the roof

A

D
If the fire was within 2 floors of the top floor, then the LSR should be brought to the roof. (8.8.9)
The correct answer is: Drop the LSR off on the 10th floor prior to proceeding to the roof

11
Q

The 2nd arriving ladder company inside team should take all but which one of the following actions at fires in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings?
Select one:
a. Always proceed to and operate in the apartment above the fire.
b. For a top floor fire, ensure the curtain is brought to the roof.
c. Notify the IC and 1st ladder officer if any wind conditions may affect the fire.
d. Include the KO Curtain as part of their tool assignment.

A

A
Unless needed to augment operations on the fire floor, the 2nd ladder company will proceed to and operate in the apartment above. (8.8.7)
The correct answer is: Always proceed to and operate in the apartment above the fire.

12
Q

In Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings, some elevators open directly into apartments or serve isolated vestibules with no access to stairways. These elevators should be avoided if possible.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree

A

B
(8.8)
The correct answer is: Agree

13
Q
When operating at fires in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings, the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ arriving engine is responsible to operate the High-Rise Nozzle.
Select one:
a. 2nd
b. 3rd
c. 4th
d. 5th
A

D
(8.7.5)
The correct answer is: 5th

14
Q
Due to the size of the apartments in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings, the 3rd engine may need to assist with getting the first line into operation. If the 3rd engine is assisting with the first line, the officer must notify the IC and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. 2nd ladder company
b. 1st engine officer
c. 2nd engine officer
d. 4th engine officer
A

D
(8.7.3)
The correct answer is: 4th engine officer

15
Q

Engine companies operating in Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings shall stretch 2 ½” hose stretched from a standpipe outlet. For lower floor fires, if stretching a hoseline from the apparatus, 1 ¾” hose may be stretched if compatible with fire conditions.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree

A

B
2 ½” hose shall be stretched from standpipes and/or apparatus (8.7)
The correct answer is: Disagree

16
Q

Choose the incorrect choice regarding Vacant Building Markings.
Select one:
a. Markings shall be spray painted using lime-yellow reflective paint.
b. Primary markings shall be made alongside the front entrance of the building at a height that is in line with the area directly over the front entrance.
c. In addition to primary markings, markings shall be placed on sealed windows and doors at locations other than the main entrance.
d. The size of the square shall be approximately 18”x18” and marking lines shall be 2” wide.

A

C
Do not mark sealed doors or windows. Mark locations that are likely to remain undisturbed (Vacants 3.1)
The correct answer is: In addition to primary markings, markings shall be placed on sealed windows and doors at locations other than the main entrance.

17
Q

Vacant buildings shall only be marked by the administrative unit. A unit finding a vacant building located outside of their administrative area shall contact the administrative unit and advise them of the need to mark the building.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree

A

B
Any company may place vacant building markings. As soon as possible thereafter, the supervising officer must notify the administrative company that the building has been marked. (Vacants 3.1)
The correct answer is: Disagree

18
Q

When operating at a vacant building fire, members shall not conduct searches on the floors above the fire until _________________
Select one:
a. All visible fire has been knocked down and the ladder officer has conducted a size-up and risk assessment.
b. All fire has been extinguished and the IC has conducted a size-up and risk assessment.
c. All visible fire has been knocked down and the IC has conducted a size-up and risk assessment.
d. All fire has been extinguished and the ladder officer has conducted a size-up and risk assessment.

A

C
(Vacants 5.4)
The correct answer is: All visible fire has been knocked down and the IC has conducted a size-up and risk assessment.

19
Q

Ladder company operations at vacant building fires should include all but which one of the following tactics?
Select one:
a. When the stability of a stairway is in doubt, members should place a 12’ or 16’ straight ladder over the stairway, ensuring that it is properly supported at both the top and bottom of the stairs.
b. Generally there is no need to VEIS from fire escapes, portable ladders or aerial ladders.
c. Members should climb stairs by placing the middle of their foot above the step riser and stepping as close to a supporting wall as possible
d. Use a Fire Department ladder to access the balcony in preference to drop ladders.

A

A
Place an extension ladder (Vacants 6.2)
The correct answer is: When the stability of a stairway is in doubt, members should place a 12’ or 16’ straight ladder over the stairway, ensuring that it is properly supported at both the top and bottom of the stairs.

20
Q
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ shall be made directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the vacant building markings in cases when members determine that floors within the building have holes or openings that may endanger members.
Select one:
a. Word "Holes" / Above
b. Letters "FO" / Above
c. Letters "FO" / Below 
d. Word "Holes" / Below
A

C
“FO”= Floor Openings (Vacants 3.1)
The correct answer is: Letters “FO” / Below