JATC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Friction loss in master stream - Correct Answers -25 PSI
Friction loss for each appliance in a hose assembly when flowing more then 350 GPM -
Correct Answers -10 PSI
Friction loss assumed for flows less than 350 GPM - Correct Answers -0 PSI
You should delay overhaul to preserve evidence - Correct Answers -True
SCBA Emergency procedures - Correct Answers -1. If a firefighter experiences the loss
of supplied air they immediately notify their partner if possible to assist.
2. Recognizes when "Mayday should be called"
3. Calls "Mayday" Early in emergency
4. Makes appropriate "Mayday" transmission on radio including:
-Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
-Unit Identifier
PLAN
-Problem
-Location
-Air
-Needs
5. Remembers GRAB LIVES
-G GAUGE
-R Radio for assistance
-A Activate Pass
-B Control breathing
-L Stay Low
-I Illuminate
-V Volume
-E Exit
-S Shield Airway
6. Attempts to solve the problem through following corrective steps.
7. If not getting any air open purge valve.
8. If purge valve does not work, checks to ensure cylinder is open.
, 9. If their SCBA is still working but they are low on air, attempts to "buddy breathe' with
partner.
10. If their face piece has become damaged, they attempt to breathe directly from the
second stage regulator.
MCI 1-10 Apparatus - Correct Answers -5 Eng/Ladder/Aid
2 Medics
1 MSO
5 AMB's
1 BC
MCI 11-20 Apparatus - Correct Answers -8 total units &2 MCI units
3 Medics
MSO
10 AMB
2 Chiefs
Unified Command - Correct Answers -Multiagency
The concept of unified command means that all agencies that have a jurisdictional
responsibility at a multijurisdictional, multiagency, and/or multidisciplinary incident
contribute to the process by working together to set objectives, a strategy, planning,
ensure integrated tactical priorities, and using resources effectively.
IAP standard tactical priorities - Correct Answers --Fire Control (F/C) - "Under Control"
-Life Safety - Primary and Secondary "All Clear(s)" (A/C)
-Property Conservation - "Loss Stopped" (L/S)
-Customer Stabilization - Short term
Primary/Secondary Search - Correct Answers -All Clear
TIC - Correct Answers -1. Left wall
2. Across ceiling
3. Right wall
4. Across the floor
5. In front
6. Behind
WAC 296-305-05002 - Correct Answers -2 in 1 out
Initial attack operations must be organized to ensure that if, on arrival at the emergency
scene, responders find a known rescue situation where immediate action could prevent
the loss of life or serious injury, such action must only be permitted when no less than
three personnel (2-in/1-out) are present and equipped to provide emergency assistance
or rescue of the team entering the hot zone.
ANSWERS
Friction loss in master stream - Correct Answers -25 PSI
Friction loss for each appliance in a hose assembly when flowing more then 350 GPM -
Correct Answers -10 PSI
Friction loss assumed for flows less than 350 GPM - Correct Answers -0 PSI
You should delay overhaul to preserve evidence - Correct Answers -True
SCBA Emergency procedures - Correct Answers -1. If a firefighter experiences the loss
of supplied air they immediately notify their partner if possible to assist.
2. Recognizes when "Mayday should be called"
3. Calls "Mayday" Early in emergency
4. Makes appropriate "Mayday" transmission on radio including:
-Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
-Unit Identifier
PLAN
-Problem
-Location
-Air
-Needs
5. Remembers GRAB LIVES
-G GAUGE
-R Radio for assistance
-A Activate Pass
-B Control breathing
-L Stay Low
-I Illuminate
-V Volume
-E Exit
-S Shield Airway
6. Attempts to solve the problem through following corrective steps.
7. If not getting any air open purge valve.
8. If purge valve does not work, checks to ensure cylinder is open.
, 9. If their SCBA is still working but they are low on air, attempts to "buddy breathe' with
partner.
10. If their face piece has become damaged, they attempt to breathe directly from the
second stage regulator.
MCI 1-10 Apparatus - Correct Answers -5 Eng/Ladder/Aid
2 Medics
1 MSO
5 AMB's
1 BC
MCI 11-20 Apparatus - Correct Answers -8 total units &2 MCI units
3 Medics
MSO
10 AMB
2 Chiefs
Unified Command - Correct Answers -Multiagency
The concept of unified command means that all agencies that have a jurisdictional
responsibility at a multijurisdictional, multiagency, and/or multidisciplinary incident
contribute to the process by working together to set objectives, a strategy, planning,
ensure integrated tactical priorities, and using resources effectively.
IAP standard tactical priorities - Correct Answers --Fire Control (F/C) - "Under Control"
-Life Safety - Primary and Secondary "All Clear(s)" (A/C)
-Property Conservation - "Loss Stopped" (L/S)
-Customer Stabilization - Short term
Primary/Secondary Search - Correct Answers -All Clear
TIC - Correct Answers -1. Left wall
2. Across ceiling
3. Right wall
4. Across the floor
5. In front
6. Behind
WAC 296-305-05002 - Correct Answers -2 in 1 out
Initial attack operations must be organized to ensure that if, on arrival at the emergency
scene, responders find a known rescue situation where immediate action could prevent
the loss of life or serious injury, such action must only be permitted when no less than
three personnel (2-in/1-out) are present and equipped to provide emergency assistance
or rescue of the team entering the hot zone.
