ABC's

Question 1

Class E and J alarms: Eng procedures for smoke/fire: _

Answer 1

Off shall return to lobby w/FF’s and secure necessary hose and equipment for Hi-Rise procedures. Check alarm panel again and recall elevators. Unless undue delay in arrival of add’l units, Eng shall remain in lobby for Lad company (5-94)

Question 2

Class E and J alarms: Do Ladders need to return to lobby?

Answer 2

No since they have their normal compliment of tools. Lad Off shall return elevator to lobby w/a FF to operate. LCC reports to lobby (5-94)

Question 3

If a fire is suspected/verified at Foreign Embassy, Consulate, or Missions what shall be done?

Answer 3

Stretch HL to front of bldg and/or bring Roll ups. If entry denied- Do NOT enter. Protect exposures and set up TL IFO bldg for exterior ops and rescue

Question 4

Group 1 Single Unit Emergencies responding 10-20 Mode “WELTS”

Answer 4

Water leak, 
ERS NO contact (2300-0800), 
Lock-in (NO food on stove), 
Trees down (No wires, bldg, vehicle effected), 
Salvage truck

Question 5

Group 2 Incidents require 1st Due Units on CADS/MDT to respond in Emergency Mode and Units other than 1st in 10-20 Mode. Group 2 call types include:

Answer 5

Class 3
Odors other than smoke, 
Manhole emergencies 
Electric emergencies 
Sprinkler activation, 

BARS (1st Eng respond emergency mode only),
Class E and J alarms

Question 6

What is the difference in response turnout in terms of Class J 0700-1900 and 1900-0700?

Answer 6

0700-1900: Only 1st Eng or 1st Lad respond

1900-0700: Box Assignment: 1st Alarm Units respond 1st Eng and 1st Lad Emergency Mode (other units modified) (5-94)

Question 7

Class “E” “J” response Incorrect
A. 1 Eng or 1 Lad w/BC assigned to all “E” and “J” on 24 hour basis
B. Eng are assigned during alternate months starting Jan; Lad remaining
C. Class “E” for certain boxes require 3E, 2L, BC indicated on CIDS
D. Subsequent alarm for same address gives full 1st alarm assignment

Answer 7

A “J” 12 hours 0700-1900 1 Eng or 1 Lad w/BC; 1900-0700 1st Due Units respond
(5-94)

Question 8

Class E correct
A. BC may respond or monitor alarm, even if CIDS message indicates Min Resp of 3E, 2L, 1 BC
B. If BC monitors alarm, you must notify Dispatcher
C. If no preliminary report received from Eng within 10 minutes, BC must respond
D. Eng transmits 10-35 Code 4, BC is responsible for NYFIRS report
E. If another alarm received for structural response while BC is monitoring Class E, as the next available BC you would be directed to respond to subsequent alarm by Dispatcher

Answer 8

D
A Min Resp all units must respond
B If BC responds to the “E” or “J” alarm, the dispatcher shall be notified.
C If the preliminary report from Unit is not received in
a reasonable time frame (5-10 minutes), Chief Officers monitoring the radio shall contact the dispatcher and request a preliminary report.
E BC shall NOT be directed to respond unless:
Dispatcher receives info of a serious fire and assigned Battalion is the nearest available Battalion Chief example 10-75 or 10-76.

Question 9

Class J incorrect
A. BC responding to Class J shall notify Dispatcher from hours 0700-1900
B. BC may only monitor Class J from 0700-1900
C. Eng enters bldg w/FE tools, but no roll ups
D. If alarm does reset, Off shall remain approx 2-3 minutes to assure reset holds
E. If alarm does not reset or is again reactivated, the box should be transmitted

Answer 9

E Off must view the panel for alarm location and verify the floor from which alarm is transmitted

Question 10

Correct for Battalion Smoke Detector handouts (2)
A. 10-75 w/3 yr old child in occupancy
B. 10-26 w/65 yr old lady in occupancy
C. 10-32 w/9 yr old child in occupancy
D. 10-33 w/recent immigrant in occupancy

Answer 10

B D
A Distributed at minor fires or emergencies (NOT 10-75)
C Occupancy has children under 5 years of age and over 60 years old

Question 11

BC distributes Battalion Smoke alarm incorrect
A. Instruct recipient to review enclosed directions
B. Provide recipient /fire safety literature
C. Have recipient complete an “Affidavit of Receipt”
D. Fax signed “Affidavit of Receipt” to Division

Answer 11

D Fax to Fire Safety Education Unit

Question 12

Diplomat correct
A. Diplomats and Consults may refuse FD entry into Private residence. Diplomats and consults are both issued Dept State ID
B. Diplomats and Consults may refuse FD entry to an embassy, consulate, or mission, but cannot deny entry to private residence
C. Lad Off should attempt to negotiate entry of either inside team or even just himself to investigate
D. Eng should stretch 2 1/2” HL for brownstone embassy as a precaution
E. AL and PL should be positioned for possible rescue

Answer 12

E
A Consults of foreign nations do not posses Dept of State ID cards, but they are to be treated in the same manner as Diplomats
B Private residence are included- may deny entry
C Members shall NOT operate independently.
D Stretch HL compatible with occupancy and fire conditions found (Brownstone 1 3/4” HL)

Question 13

Foreign Embassy correct (2)
A. Dispatcher must be notified immediately that fire is in a Foreign Embassy and that entry was granted
B. Once granted entry, occupants can be ordered to leave if FD deems necessary
C. If explosives or ammo found anywhere, evacuate immediately and notify NYPD and Marshalls
D. Once granted entry, IC may send in relief companies to conduct overhauling and a secondary search, even if Embassy personnel object
E. PD liaison should be requested to respond

Answer 13

A E
B D Embassy personnel may refuse to let relief companies in and they might refuse to allow overhauling. Do not argue, if asked to leave then do so
C Expect storage of ammo and explosives. If explosives and ammo are involved, evacuate immediately and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals

Question 14

Group 1 single units response 10-20 (3)
A. Water leak
B. Tree down on unoccupied car
C. Lock out with no associated emergency
D. Salvage truck
E. ERS no contact (2300-0800)

Answer 14

A D E
B Trees down (no wires, buildings or vehicles affected)
C Lock-ins (no reported food on the stove or other associated emergency)

Question 15

Group 2 w/10-20 mode for other than 1st due (2)
A. Odor of gas, fumes, or smoke
B. Reported Gas leak
C. Class 3 Manual alarm
D. Electrical fire
E. Manhole fire
F. Sprinkler activation

Answer 15

C F
A Odor of smoke all units emergency
B Odor of gas modified; Gas leak all units emergency
D E Electrical and Manhole emergencies modified; fire all units emergency

Question 16

Group 2 calls requiring a response of only a single unit in emergency mode (3)
A. Class E alarms at 1400
B. Class J alarms at 0830 
C. Class J alarm at 1930 
D. BARS alarm

Answer 16

A B D

C 1st Eng and 1st Lad Emergency mode 1900-0700 hrs

Question 17

Any “unusual occurrence” resulting from the FDNY’s Modified Response Program should be reported immediately through the chain of command to?
A: Chief of Operations
B: Borough Command or Command Chief on Duty
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Chief of Communication

Answer 17

B ABC 2-2011 5.2

Question 18

BCs responsible for proper notifications of “noteworthy” or “potentially noteworthy” incidents incorrect
A: Chief Officers, when operating as the IC at NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS, are personally responsible for notifying or designating a knowledgeable subordinate to notify the Command Chief of all available particulars
B: Proper notification shall be made through FDOC as soon as an incident is determined NOTEWORTHY.
C: BC may be special called as the Resources Unit Leader to assist the IC with appropriate notifications.
D: Chief Officers should make such notifications from the scene, as a “mixer off” message, through the dispatcher.

Answer 18

D) Chief Officers should use their cell phones, which are req’d to be at the Command Post at all times, to make such notifications from the scene.
ABC 3-96 3 - 5

Question 19

One of IC’s responsibilities includes communication of details of noteworthy events to the on-duty Cmd Ch for relay to the Chief of Dept and Fire Commissioner. Which is incorrect as a “noteworthy incident”?
A: Large scale evacuations
B: Transportation incidents (aviation, RR, subway, etc.)
C: Multiple 10-45’s
D: Multiple alarms in any type of occupancy

Answer 19

D) Multiple alarms in “high profile” occupancies

ABC 3-96 1

Question 20

According to ABC 3-85, a listing of all Board of Education Schools scheduled to be made “Barrier Free” and accessible to handicapped students has been forwarded to division commands. Incorrect
A: CIDS information for these schools shall include the need for a Tower Ladder on the 1st alarm.
B: The Dispatcher shall provide a Tower Ladder to respond on the first alarm for the subject schools.
C: When TL are at a premium, the Dispatcher has the authority to substitute one of the first two Ladders, if not so equipped, with a Tower Ladder.
D: The Dispatcher would not substitute, but would add a 3rd Ladder (TL) if the 1st and 2nd Ladders which would be assigned are not so equipped.

Answer 20

C ABC 3-85

Question 21

Class 3 alarm in which a “10-75 - All Hands” was transmitted, 1st Lt calls you, the BC, to discuss an unusual occurrence resulting from the modified response program. How should this be handled?
A: Have the Lt immediately notify the supervising dispatcher.
B: You immediately notify the supervising dispatcher.
C: Report occurrence immediately to your Deputy Chief
D: Report the occurrence immediately to the Borough Commander/Command Chief on duty.

Answer 21

D Any unusual occurrence resulting from the program will be reported immediately through the chain of command, to the Borough Command or Command Chief on Duty.
ABC 2-11 5.2

Question 22

Incorrect: operating at an emergency or fire in a foreign embassy?
A: As soon as known, notify the dispatcher that the emergency or fire is in a foreign embassy. The dispatcher shall special call the next level of command.
B: All progress or denial of entry shall be immediately transmitted to the dispatcher.
C: Expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, continue operations cautiously and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals
D: Saving life is our highest priority. If occupants refuse to leave, we cannot force them to leave.

Answer 22

C Expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals.

Question 23

Any “unusual occurrence” resulting from the FDNY’s Modified Response Program should be reported immediately through the chain of command to?
A: the Chief of Operations
B: the Borough Command or Command Chief on Duty
C: the Fire Commissioner
D: the Chief of Communication

Answer 23

B ABC 2-2011 5.2