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HFD Phase 2 Review Fall 2024: Exercises and Questions, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive review of hfd phase 2 procedures, covering various aspects of firefighting, emergency response, and safety protocols. It includes multiple-choice questions and answers, designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts and procedures. Valuable for firefighters and emergency responders seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.

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2023/2024

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Employees confronted w serious complaints that can't be resolved immediately + allege
DISCRIMINATION should forward their complaint to - correct answer ✔✔Office of Inspector General
(Complaints)
Punitive Action includes all EXCEPT
(complaints) - correct answer ✔✔Reassignment
HFD endorses secure use of social media to do all EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔promote recruitment
(Social Media)
CoH Executive Order that governs Social Media guideline - correct answer ✔✔I-18 (Social Media)
Number of FF's req'd to stretch 3 lengths of 2½" hose in stairwell - correct answer ✔✔6 (High Rise)
Reports TO lobby control and supports 1st Engine - correct answer ✔✔4th Engine (2nd DC assumes LC
command) (High Rise)
(Rescue Rope): Dimensions of standard rescue rope ____ length, ____diameter, ____lb rating breaking
strength - correct answer ✔✔200', 5/8", 13,000
Company Officers are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT (Ropes) - correct answer ✔✔take
Rescue Rope out of service AFTER 7 uses
Common knots HFD uses EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔pretzel (Rescue Rope)
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Employees confronted w serious complaints that can't be resolved immediately + allege DISCRIMINATION should forward their complaint to - correct answer ✔✔Office of Inspector General (Complaints) Punitive Action includes all EXCEPT (complaints) - correct answer ✔✔Reassignment HFD endorses secure use of social media to do all EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔promote recruitment (Social Media) CoH Executive Order that governs Social Media guideline - correct answer ✔✔I-18 (Social Media) Number of FF's req'd to stretch 3 lengths of 2½" hose in stairwell - correct answer ✔✔6 (High Rise) Reports TO lobby control and supports 1st Engine - correct answer ✔✔4th Engine (2nd DC assumes LC command) (High Rise) (Rescue Rope): Dimensions of standard rescue rope ____ length, ____diameter, ____lb rating breaking strength - correct answer ✔✔200', 5/8", 13, Company Officers are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT (Ropes) - correct answer ✔✔take Rescue Rope out of service AFTER 7 uses Common knots HFD uses EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔pretzel (Rescue Rope)

Rescue rope report should explain all except; - correct answer ✔✔exact incident location Matter/energy capable of harm when released or WMD defined in 18 U.S. Code Section 2332a. TRACEMP includes thermal injuries of house fires - correct answer ✔✔Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) (Decon + HAZMAT) T/F: Approach incidents from uphill/upwind direction - correct answer ✔✔True (Rehab): During Rehab setup the ______ utilizes the fire frequency assigned to the IC for all IC comms - correct answer ✔✔Rehab Officer (Rehab): ___ notifies all sectors of Rehab status + location - correct answer ✔✔IC FF crews are cycled thru _____ for rest, fluid replacement, food + medical evals throughout incident - correct answer ✔✔Rehab (Rehab) Signs of heat exhaustion include all EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔warm pale skin + chills (Rehab) What order do lost/trapped FFs call for help - correct answer ✔✔1) Immediately depress "Emergency Button"

  1. "May-Day, May-Day, May-Day"
  2. Report location + situation encountered. Emergency evacuation - apparatus will sound air horns continuously for ___ - correct answer ✔✔10 secs (RIT) Major part of size-up to complete a ___, _____+ ____ - correct answer ✔✔360, identify entry + egress at windows doors INCL roof (RIT) Brake tube must be stored with gate in ___ position - correct answer ✔✔closed (Stokes)

Before entry to IDLH use R.E.A.D.Y. "D" is for - correct answer ✔✔Duties - know game plan before entry. (Radio? Equipment? Air? Duties? Yes! (Air Mngmt) (Air Mngmt) T/F: On scene, all FFs responsible for knowing + communicating air supply officer who communicates status reports + air supply IC or division officer - correct answer ✔✔True (Stokes): All personnel in stations WITHOUT ladder/tower shall review + practice the Stokes basket procedure every ____________ - correct answer ✔✔6 months (Stokes): Senior Captain shall ensure the aerial apparatus is operated on low idle - correct answer ✔✔True (High Rise): What color is Fire Fire Service 1 Key? - correct answer ✔✔Red bkg (Structure Fire): 3 divisions have been set up with working crews. A minimum of how many crews should be assigned to be on-deck in EACH respective division? - correct answer ✔✔1 (p.5) (Hurricane): Search Assessment marking system is designed to be used w Structure + Hazards Evaluation marking system. Which is TRUE regarding updating a situation on the 'X'? - correct answer ✔✔Previous markings crossed out + new markings placed below previous w recent info (RIT): After entering IDLH attack team shall - correct answer ✔✔remain together as a team at all times (Elevator): HFD Suppression companies shall notify HFD TRT + an elevator mechanic if which circumstances exist - correct answer ✔✔All: -Injuries have occurred -The top hatch needs to be accessed -Elevator car falls -Blind shaft elevators -Damaged/leaking elevator equipment

(High Rise): Who will approve the use of elevators after being cleared by Lobby and Fire Attack Group? - correct answer ✔✔IC Operations (p.10) (Elevator): Some door restrictors may prevent car doors from fully opening unless the car is within ___ inches of a floor landing - correct answer ✔✔18" (p.4) (HAZMAT): Persons who respond to hazmat/wmd incidents to implement or support actions that protect nearby assets from the effects of the release aka YOU? - correct answer ✔✔Operations Level Responder (Decon): ___ is responsible for overall direction + coordination of resources during an incident - correct answer ✔✔IC (HAZMAT): Area beyond the Cold Zone where citizens are in potential danger + removed as a protective measure - correct answer ✔✔Evacuation Zone (Social Media): Content ppl share on a social media site or publish content on a site is a ____ - correct answer ✔✔Post (Complaint): written or verbal statement by a citizen or employee complaining of any misconduct by any dept employee ____ - correct answer ✔✔Complaint (Hurricane): Official Hurricane Season begins _______ and ends _________ each year - correct answer ✔✔June 1st, November 30th (Elevator): Once in the "on" position in phase II, 3 possible sequences can close door + move car EXEPT - correct answer ✔✔Use a tool to force the doors shut until the car begins to move. (Complaints) T/F: Only formal complaints must be notarized but all complaints must be written - correct answer ✔✔False (Complaints) T/F: Complaints can come from both citizens + employees - correct answer ✔✔True

(Decon): In order to create a large droplet shower to wash victims head to toe, ladder truck should use a fog nozzle with a power cone of __ degrees - correct answer ✔✔ 30 (Decon): Two 1 ¾ hand lines may be used in lieu of master streams for ___ victims or less - correct answer ✔✔ 10 (Decon): Victims should be instructed to rinse thoroughly for ___ minutes - correct answer ✔✔ 5 (Decon): Next step in 'responder decon' to washing outer garments after initial gross rinse w handline - correct answer ✔✔Wash w long handled soft brushes w soap + water. Rinse w clear water. May be needed twice. (Decon): Trailers will be inventoried after every use and on the ___ of each month. Note discrepancies on HFD Form ___ + sent to HMRT Coordinator by email or Interoffice Mail - correct answer ✔✔15th, Form 99 (Decon) T/F: Locate large (100'x100') secure area for formal decon adjacent to the hot zone + should have the sloped surface/airflow toward the hot zone, if possible - correct answer ✔✔True (Decon): ______ is an assembly area adjacent to the decon where persons shall be medically evaluated prior to triage, treatment, and transport - correct answer ✔✔Casualty Collection Point (Decon) T/ F: A 2 ½" line with a gated wye (using (2) 1 ¾" lines) should be laid from an ENGINE to the decontamination site - correct answer ✔✔False. From hydrant decon site P. (Decon): The process of reducing or removing surface contaminants from LARGE numbers of victims in potentially life-threatening situations in the fastest time possible is _____ - correct answer ✔✔MASS Decon p.

(Elevator): Phase 1 usually initiated automatically when 1+ smoke detectors in elevator lobbies or machine rooms are activated. Can also be manually activated with a key switch that may be located @ _____ - correct answer ✔✔FCC + Main Elevator Lobby (Elevator): To recall elevators that have a 3 position phase 1 switch, insert the key and turn it to ___ - correct answer ✔✔ON (Elevator): 4 conditions that will prevent elevators recalling in Phase 1 Operation - correct answer ✔✔1) in car 'emergency stop' switch activated 2)'Inspection' switch activated 3)'Independent Service' is in use 4)'Shunt-trip' device activated (Elevator): Phase II operation gains control of the elevator by keying a second switch in the___ - correct answer ✔✔Elevator car (p.6) (Elevator): Most common sequence to get elevator car to move in Phase II ops - correct answer ✔✔Push and hold 'door close' button until doors fully close, then push and hold the desired floor until the car begins to move (Elevator): Least common sequence to get elevator car to move in Phase II ops (3rd Sequence) - correct answer ✔✔Push and hold the desired floor button until the care begins to move (p.6) (Elevator): Key switch position to hold the car at any given floor, allowing the operator to take the key and leave the car without losing it to another operator - correct answer ✔✔Hold (p.6) (Elevator) T/ F: In phase II you MUST push the 'door open' button to open the doors and push the 'door close' button to close the doors - correct answer ✔✔True (Elevator): What is the main disadvantage to elevators that operate in 'Independent Service" mode instead of Phase I and Phase II? - correct answer ✔✔Elevators doors fully open automatically on arrival to floors.

(HAZMAT) T/F: Post Incident Analysis is an element of incident termination that includes completion of reporting forms, determining level of financial responsibility, and assembling documentation for conducting a critique - correct answer ✔✔True (HAZMAT): Until the chemical is identified/hazard known, all actions should be strictly limited to those of a ____ nature - correct answer ✔✔defensive (HAZMAT): Who's responsible for setting stage for a successful + safe operation? - correct answer ✔✔First Arriving Members (HAZMAT): 1st arriving apparatus should approach from upwind/uphill direction, assume command + attempt to identify what 6 things: - correct answer ✔✔1) Name + type of material

  1. container type
  2. quality of material involved
  3. contamination extent
  4. immediate exposure problems
  5. life safety threats (HAZMAT) All of the following are actions that should be performed by the first arriving members except? - correct answer ✔✔Define boundaries of the cold, warm, and hot zone (HAZMAT): ____ is responsible for determining the proper level of PPE within hot zone - correct answer ✔✔HMRT (HAZMAT): ______ is responsible for control of personnel entering + leaving Hot Zone - correct answer ✔✔Access Officer (HAZMAT) T/F: Establish medical in Cold Zone for victim triage, treatment, + transport - correct answer ✔✔True (p.7) (HAZMAT): ______ is responsible for conducting a post-incident analysis + critique w HMRT - correct answer ✔✔HMRT Officer assigned to hazard area

(High-Rise): _______ has duty of recording members entering and exiting a building + their locations while inside. Responsibility includes distribution of surveys + Fire Fighter phones - correct answer ✔✔Access Control (High Rise): ______ is an org level having functional/geographic responsibility for major aspects of incident operations. Identified by Roman numerals or functional areas - correct answer ✔✔Branch (High Rise): What 3 companies make the 'Fire Attack Group'? - correct answer ✔✔1st Ladder, 2nd + 3rd Engine (High Rise): What 2 companies make the 'Rapid Ascent Team' (RAT)? - correct answer ✔✔2nd + 3rd Ladder (High Rise) T/F: Divisions are created to partition the incident into geographical areas while groups are created based on functional areas - correct answer ✔✔False. Groups based on functional task (High Rise): Valves and standpipe systems designed to reduce outlet pressures that allow for reduced nozzle pressures are called _____ - correct answer ✔✔Pressure Regulating Valves (High Rise): _____ is a naturally event where cool air enters the lower levels of a building + warm air within building rises to the upper levels. _____ is the reverse and is prominent in Houston. - correct answer ✔✔Stack Effect/Reverse Stack Effect (High Rise): List incident priorities - correct answer ✔✔(1) life safety -- ff + civilian (2) stabilize incident (3) conserve property (High Rise): List the tactical priorities - correct answer ✔✔(1) Rescue occupants (2) Protect exposures (3) Confine fire (4) Extinguish fire

(High Rise): The Rapid Ascent Team (RAT) engineer operators responsibility is to__ - correct answer ✔✔initiate stairwell pressurization + be available for aerial operations if needed (High Rise) T/F: RAT team should leave the roof hatches unlocked and closed - correct answer ✔✔True (High Rise): A general rule of thumb - For every company engaged on the fire floor, at least _____ companies will be established in crew staging - correct answer ✔✔an equal number of (High Rise) T/F: Role of EMS crew in the rehab group will be to care for firefighters + civilians who were rescued from the building - correct answer ✔✔False. FF's (High Rise): If a standpipe fails, Stairwell Support Force can establish a secondary water supply by laying 3" or 5" hose through the stairwell to fire area. One 100' length of hose will reach approximately ____ floors through the stairwell - correct answer ✔✔ 4 (High Rise): Duties of the 1st + 2nd ENGINE E/O? LADDER E/O? - correct answer ✔✔ENGINE E/O - connect FDC, est. water supply, wait for IC orders before supplying water to building. LADDER - initiate stairwell pressurization + be available in case aerial ops needed (High Rise) T/F: Once finished talking on the two-way FF phone, it should be left plugged in so it is available for other crew to use later in the incident - correct answer ✔✔False. Unplug to hear future alarms (High Rise): Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 basic components to most alarm panels? - correct answer ✔✔Test button (4 parts are acknowledge, silence, reset + annunciator) (High Rise) T/F: All high-rise buildings are required by law to have depository box and Fire Control Center (FCC) - correct answer ✔✔False. Depository only (High Rise): What is the preferred method of removing smoke? - correct answer ✔✔Use of the HVAC system

(High Rise): Identify standpipe systems: _______ - 2 ½"outlet with a 1-1/2 inch reducer. Usually w 1-1/2 inch hose + for either FD or civilian use. ______ - 2 ½" outlet without hose. (for FD use) ________- 1 ½" outlet with hose (for civilian use) - correct answer ✔✔Type III, Type I, Type II (High Rise) T/F: FF's should never extinguish fires in a transformer vault room unless power company guarantees all power to that vault has been secured - correct answer ✔✔True (High Rise): It is not unusual in well fought fires in + around the twentieth floor to require_____minutes of reflex time before water is first flowing - correct answer ✔✔20- (Hurricane): List the wind speed + storm surges - Cat 1 ______mph + ____ft, Cat 2 _____mph + _____ft, Cat 3 _____mph + ____ft, Cat 4 _____mph + ____ ft, Cat 5 _____mph + _____ft - correct answer ✔✔Cat 1: 74-95mph + 4-5ft surge, Cat 2: 96-110mph + 6-8ft, Cat 3: 111-130mph + 9-12 ft, Cat 4. 133-155mph + 13-18ft, Cat 5 >155mph + >18ft (Hurricane): "Warning" conditions are expected in specific area within ___ hours - correct answer ✔✔ 24 (Hurricane): "Watch" conditions are possible in specific area within ___ hours - correct answer ✔✔ 36 (Hurricane): When will DCs distribute "disaster kit" supplies to district stations? - correct answer ✔✔When a hurricane WARNING has been issued p.

(Hurricane): Identify the following structure/hazard markings: Accessible + safe for search/rescue_____, Structure significantly damaged_____, Not safe for search + may be subject to additional collapse _____, Indicates where safe entrance is______ Hazard in/near structure ______ - correct answer ✔✔BLANK box, box w slash R --> L, box w "X", arrow, "HM" (Hurricane): What search assessment markings should be made upon entering a structure? - correct answer ✔✔single slash, time, unit identifier (Hurricane): What search assessment markings should be made upon exiting a structure? - correct answer ✔✔crossing slash + findings in appropriate quadrants (Rehab): _____ is the member in charge of coordinating the daily operations of the Canteen/Rehab unit - correct answer ✔✔Rehab Coordinator (Rehab): Canteen/Rehab volunteers are identifiable by ____ helmets and vests with prominent "REHAB" labels - correct answer ✔✔royal blue (Rehab) T /F: The rehab medic unit may be involved in patient rescue/transport. The rehab officer will then request another EMS unit, thru IC, rehab medic - correct answer ✔✔False. For FFs (Rehab): Who shall assume the duty of Rehab Officer? - correct answer ✔✔Highest ranking EMS supervisor p. (Rehab): The Incident Commander will establish rehab when... - correct answer ✔✔majority of FFs are expected to more than two 30min bottles or one 60min bottle, incident is not stabilized within 30 MIN,

Anytime IC determines the need p. (Rehab): _______ ______ _____ is responsible for establishing "entry/exit" gate using natural or manmade barriers. (barrier tape, apparatus, etc.) - correct answer ✔✔Rehab Engineer Operator p. (Rehab): All multiple alarms will have the following automatically dispatched EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔peer support team. (Dispatch medic unit, senior ems supervisor, rehab vehicle) p. (Rehab): When approaching the scene, the Rehab Vehicle shall contact the____ _____on the assigned frequency for appropriate placement of the unit - correct answer ✔✔Rehab Officer p. (Rehab) T/F: The Rehab area should be established near the command post to minimize communication complications that may interfere with command operations - correct answer ✔✔False. Away p. (Rehab): Rehab vehicle will be identifiable on scene by a ___ strobe light and/or flag - correct answer ✔✔blue p. (Rehab): Upon entry into Rehab, Company officers report all EXCEPT to the Rehab Officer - correct answer ✔✔Names of personnel. (Report Apparatus #, amt. of personnel + rehab entry time) p. (Rehab): Ideally, rest periods should be approximately ___-___minutes - correct answer ✔✔15-20 min p. (Rehab) T/F: Members/crews shall NOT leave Rehab without clearance from the I.C. - correct answer ✔✔False. Clearance needed from Rehab Officer p. (Rehab) T/F: Company officer shall be responsible for informing the IC when a crew is available for reassignment - correct answer ✔✔False. Rehab officer (Rope): Rescue rope is constructed of _____ - correct answer ✔✔double braided nylon

(RIT): An area where the concentration of toxic, corrosive or asphyxiating substances poses an immediate threat to life and health or would cause irreversible or delayed adverse effects - correct answer ✔✔IDLH (RIT): ______fire can be controlled or extinguished without the need of protective clothing or SCBA - correct answer ✔✔Incipient Fire (RIT) T/F: There is a Known Life Hazard only if the officer sees or hears someone inside the IDLH - correct answer ✔✔False. Known Life Hazard is when Officer has been alerted (RIT): Name 2 "no-go" situations - correct answer ✔✔(1) Vacant structure with NO known life hazard. (2) commercial structure after hours with no known life hazard (RIT): Temporary team of firefighters (minimum 2 members) standing by to provide a rapid rescue of firefighters operating in an IDLH - correct answer ✔✔IRIT. Interim Rapid Intervention Team (RIT): RIT team has a minimum of ____ members - correct answer ✔✔3 members (RIT) T/F: The RIT team's purpose is to rescue endangered firefighters and trapped or injured civilians - correct answer ✔✔False. FFs only (RIT): _____ is responsible for identifying the need for RIT(s) + IRIT and deployment - correct answer ✔✔IC (RIT) T/F: E/O of the first-arriving engine may be counted as the second member of the IRIT - correct answer ✔✔True p. (RIT) T/F: When searching for a downed firefighter, search exterior walls (interior sides) before searching interior open spaces - correct answer ✔✔True (RIT): Name 4 methods that may be used to ESCAPE a structure - correct answer ✔✔(1) Follow hoseline or tagline

(2) Escape thru windows (3) forcible entry thru doors (4) breaching walls (RIT): The term _____ will be reserved ONLY to report lost or trapped Firefighters - correct answer ✔✔MAYDAY (RIT): Radio transmission _____ will be used to report all other emergencies. (Example - 2-11 fire, evacuation of the Hot Zone, etc.) - correct answer ✔✔emergency (RIT) T/F: When the IC doesn't acknowledge a "May-Day" transmission, anyone on the incident scene may alert the dispatcher of the report - correct answer ✔✔True (RIT): PAR shall be conducted every ____ minutes and whenever a sudden hazardous event occurs (backdraft, collapse, etc.) - correct answer ✔✔25 min (RIT): Emergency Evacuation: The dispatcher will tone-alert all frequencies simultaneously for ___ seconds and advise all companies on-scene of the emergency evacuation notice. All on-scene apparatus will sound their air horns continuously for ____ seconds - correct answer ✔✔5, (RIT): 4 basic concepts to remember if you become trapped or lost? - correct answer ✔✔(1) stay low (2) stay oriented (3) stay calm (4) communicate (RIT): GRAB LIVES stands for - correct answer ✔✔Gauge, Radio, Activate, Breathe. Low, Illuminate, Volume, Exit, Shield Airway (RIT): _________ is a helpful mnemonic for remembering initial actions during a Mayday for Command - correct answer ✔✔RADAR (Request emergency traffic, Acknowledge mayday, Deploy RIT, Assign additional RIT, Request PAR)