4/15 BROOKLYN Flashcards
Question 4:
An alarm comes in for L007H. What does this a suffix stand for?
A: Tech Decon Task Force Ladder
B: High Rise Nozzle
C:Haz Mat Tech Unit
D:Hi-Rise Roof Team
D Explanation:
A. D-Tech Decon Task Force (Engine or Ladder)
B. N-High Rise Nozzle (Eng)
C. H-Haz Mat Tech Unit (Eng)
D. Comm Ch 2 page 37
Question 21:
Members are under the “Immediate Supervision” of an Officer in all of the following choices except?
A:When they are within visual contact of the Officer.
B:When they are within Handie-Talkie contact of the Officer.
C: When they are working with a search line which is under the supervision of an Officer.
D: When they are working with hose line which is under the supervision of an Officer.
B Explanation:
When they are within VOICE contact of the Officer.
Acronym: SHSH (Sight, Hearing, Search Line, Hoseline)
Lads 3.2.1 11 Note
Question 5:
There are a lot of items used for Logistic support found at the emergency exits nearest the under-river tubes. Which item listed below is NOT specifically found at or near this location?
A: Emergency Evacuation Devices.
B:Blue Light
C: Standpipe Section Valves
D:Standpipe Siameses
B Explanation:
UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS
A – Correct – EED’s are located at the base of emergency exit stairs nearest the under-river tubes. 9A-9C 2.7.2
B – Incorrect – Not listed - Blue Lights are found near the emergency power removal boxes, approximately 600 feet apart 2.9.4
C – Correct – Standpipe section valves are often found at the base of emergency exits & every 600 feet in the tube. 2.7.1 figure 8A
D – Correct – Siameses are usually located at the emergency exits closest to the river. 2.7.1.
Question 10:
During which of the following scenarios is the Engine Company operating within department guidelines while on CFR-D responses?
A:ESU is operating at a pedestrian struck when Engine 1 arrives at the location. After a brief exchange, no assistance is needed from the company, so the officer enters 10-91 and goes 10-8 prior to the arrival of EMS.
B:ESU is operating at a man-under when Engine 2 arrives at the location. After a brief exchange, assistance is required so the Engine officer assumes medical authority until the arrival of EMS.
C: ESU arrives at a car accident after the arrival of Engine 3. After a brief exchange, the ESU EMT’s insist on assuming patient care. The Engine Officer refuses and retains medical authority until the arrival of EMS.
D: ESU arrives at the scene of a Cardiac Arrest after the arrival of Engine 4 and despite not having a SAED, insists on assuming patient care. The Engine officer agrees and turns over patient care to the ESU EMT’s prior to the arrival of EMS.
A Explanation:
CFRD CHAPTER 2
A – Correct 4.13
B – Incorrect – 4.13 – If assistance is required, ESU EMT’s shall have medical authority at the scene until the arrival of an ambulance.
C – Incorrect – 4.13.1 – If the ESU EMT’s assumes the role of higher level pre-hospital care provider and assumes responsibility for patient care, the company shall release the patient to ESU.
D – Incorrect – 4.13.1 – If ESU is not equipped with a SAED, the CFRD unit shall retain patient care responsibilities as per the regional coordination of Pre-hospital resources protocols.
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Question 11:
Officers should be aware that the “primary” Interoperability Channel to be used with cooperating agencies in the NY region is?
A:UTAC 42D
B: UCALL40D
C:UTAC41D
D: UCALL43D
A Explanation:
Comm 14 Add 4 2.1
Question 14:
The third arriving engine company has a list of responsibilities upon arrival at a collapse operation. Which choice below is the only responsibility specifically assigned to the 3rd Engine?
A: Supervise Apparatus Placement
B:Ensure a 3½ supply line is stretched to the first tower ladder.
C:Assist in the removal of lightly buried victims.
D: Assist in performing a scene survey.
C
Question 19:
When members are performing the tactic ventilation for search, they must comply with certain procedures to ensure their own safety. Which procedure mentioned below is incorrect?
A: Prior to venting the windows for access, the member must determine if the ventilation profile indicates that the area is tenable for search and does not pose a high risk to the member.
B: Once a decision has been made and approval has been granted to enter, the member should clear out the window for access and be cognizant that a new flow path has been created.
C:Upon completion of clearing the window, the member should immediately enter the window and probe the immediate area for potential victims.
D: When using a fire escape for access to different floors, never vent a window that could allow fire to cut off the line of retreat.
c
Question 20:
When fighting a fire in the attic of a private dwelling which statement below is incorrect?
A:Members opening knee walls in attic spaces should open the walls near the stairs.
B: Ladder companies shall open up a 3’ section of the ceiling from the floor below to assist engine companies with alternate means of getting water on the fire.
C: The engine company may operate from a small extension ladder to sweep the attic space with the hoseline.
D: If wood is encountered when making the initial opening it may indicate a catwalk. Shifting 3 feet to one side and making another opening may avoid this type of obstruction.
a Explanation:
A. Members opening knee walls in attic spaces should AVOID OPENING WALLS NEAR THE STAIRS. FIRE VENTING FROM THESE OPENINGS COULD BLOCK MEMBERS EGRESS.
Private Dwellings 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4
Question 21:
Members of a busy Bronx ladder company are discussing the options the roof firefighter has for accessing the roof of an old law tenement. Of the following choices, which is the safest and most dependable method?
A:Tower Ladder
B: Aerial Ladder
C:Adjoining building
D: Rear fire escape
c Explanation:
Ladders 3 3.2.6
Note: The interior stairs are NEVER used
Question 23:
During periods of severe storm emergencies the FDNY may be called upon to rescue numerous stranded civilians who become trapped due to rising, but non-flowing, flood waters, referred to as still water. From the list below, choose the incorrect Still Water Operation.
A: Members of Water Rescue Companies trained in the use of Cold Water Suits shall don the suits prior to commencing operations. The remaining members of the Water Rescue Team shall be equipped with waders and a PFD. No member shall enter the water unless equipped with a Cold Water Suit or waders and a PFD
B:If possible, stranded victims should be removed to the Water Rescue Company’s point of entry
C: The assisting Engine Company will not enter the water to assist
D:The maximum capacity of the 14’ foot, 140 lb. Flat Bottom boat used during Still Water Operations is 2 persons or 300 lbs
d
Explanation:
3 persons or 380 lbs….test writers often reference pictures
Look at choice C…..this is true….The assisting Engine Company will not enter the water to assist. Instead, they will remain at the entry point with their CFRD equipment to assist with the removal of victims from the Flat Bottom Boat, perform patient assessment, and provide treatment when indicated.
AUC 159 add 7
Question 34:
You are an S/A Officer assigned to work in a Communications Engine for the night tour. The previous officer left you a note with several points to be aware of during your tour. Which one listed below is CORRECT?
A: To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers do not count towards this total.
B:A trained officer is not required for the unit to be in service.
C: At large, complex operations extending over many operational periods, the Communications Unit will be part of the Operations Section.
D:If a Communications Leader is not assigned, the officer of the Communications unit will be designated the Communications Leader pending their arrival.
b Explanation:
ICS CHAPTER 2 – ADDENDUM 3
A – Incorrect – Trained Officers count towards this total 2.2
B – Correct – A trained officer is not required 2.2
C – Incorrect - Logistics Section 2.3
D – Incorrect – Will not be designated Communications Leader
