April 2021 moodle Flashcards
- Engine 100, Engine 200, Engine 300, Ladder 222, Ladder 333, and Battalion 24 are assigned to a reported fire in a Private Dwelling. With the exception of Engine 100, which is staffed with 4 FFs, and Battalion 24, the other units are staffed with 5 FFs. Which choice is incorrect concerning the Safety Team prior to the arrival of the FAST Unit?
Select one:
a. If Engine 200 arrives alone, the Safety Team will consist of the Control FF and Door FF.
b. If the only units on scene are Engine 300 and Ladder 222, the Safety Team will consist of the Control FF from E-300 and the LCC from L-222.
c. If Ladder 333 arrives alone, the Safety Team will consist of the LCC and OV FF.
d. If Engine 100 arrives alone, no members may enter the building unless there is a known life hazard.
e. When Engine 200 arrives as the 2nd arriving Engine Company, the Safety Team will consist of the Backup and Control FFs from E-200.
(Ch. 1 Sec. 2.1.1)
The correct answer is: If Engine 100 arrives alone, no members may enter the building unless there is a known life hazard.
- The purpose of the FAST Unit is to be immediately available to assist a member who becomes trapped, distressed or involved in other serious life threatening situation. Which choice is correct concerning the FAST Unit?
Select one:
a. A Ladder Company staffed with 4 FFs shall not be assigned or deployed as a FAST Unit.
b. The FAST Unit shall report to and stage near the Incident Command Post (ICP), within verbal contact, at a position from which they can be readily deployed.
c. At a High Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling where the fire is above the 6th floor, the FAST Unit should report directly to the Fire Sector.
d. At a High Rise Office Building, the FAST Unit should report directly to the Fire Sector.
(Ch. 2 Sec. 2.2, 3.1, 3.2,)
The correct answer is: The FAST Unit shall report to and stage near the Incident Command Post (ICP), within verbal contact, at a position from which they can be readily deployed.
- Improper decontamination methods due to exposure to synthetic opioids can be found in which choice?
Select one:
a. Areas of direct skin contact should be immediately washed with copious amounts of water.
b. If exposure to synthetic opioids occurs during firefighting operations, the PPE should be washed with copious amounts of water, allowing the chemical to drip off.
c. Use of alcohol-based hand disinfectants or hypochlorite bleach solutions must be avoided.
d. Shower immediately after a potentially exposure.
(HM 18 Sec. 5.1, 5.2)
The correct answer is: If exposure to synthetic opioids occurs during firefighting operations, the PPE should be washed with copious amounts of water, allowing the chemical to drip off.
Storage System Container or Cabinet, they shall take several actions. Which one is incorrect?
Select one:
a. Establish an initial danger zone with a minimum radius of 50’ from cabinets and 100’ from the container exhaust opening.
b. Connect a supply line to the FDC and charge it.
c. Wait for Haz-Mat Units to exhaust the container and shut down the Energy Storage System.
d. Use a narrow fog stream to cool adjacent exposures.
e. Transmit a 10-80 Code 1 signal for a Haz-Mat Response.
HM 19 Sec. 5)
The correct answer is: Wait for Haz-Mat Units to exhaust the container and shut down the Energy Storage System.
- When a fire in a Lithium Ion Energy Storage System has been extinguished, members would be correct to take which action?
Select one:
a. Open the container/cabinet door after consultation with the Subject Matter Expert and the fire has been extinguished.
b. Enter the container to search for missing plant personnel.
c. Perform overhauling of the Energy Storage System to prevent a rekindle.
d. Consult with the NYCEM representative, who is usually the Subject Matter Expert.
(HM 19 Sec. 6)
The correct answer is: Open the container/cabinet door after consultation with the Subject Matter Expert and the fire has been extinguished.
- Some examples of Noteworthy Incidents include incidents with 2 or more 10-45 Code 1 patients, 3 or more 10-45 Code 2 patients or any fire/emergency involving possible child abuse. A Company Officer operating as a single unit at one of these events would be correct to take which action?
Select one:
a. Forward an email to the Battalion upon return to quarters.
b. Request the response of a Chief Officer.
c. Gather all details at the scene and notify the Department of Public Information upon return to quarters.
d. Forward an Unusual Occurrence Report upon return to quarters.
The correct answer is: Request the response of a Chief Officer.
- A CFR-D unit must transmit a signal 10-99 in all but which choice?
Select one:
a. A confirmed cardiac/respiratory arrest (Company performing CPR/defibrillation).
b. The Officer determines that the company will remain on the scene for 30 minutes or more.
c. After requesting an ETA for EMS, EMS reports no Units available.
d. Imminent child birth.
d. Imminent child birth.
- Both Lieutenants and Captains are responsible to ensure that the rules and regulations regarding the use of company quarters are enforced. A Captain explaining these rules to a newly promoted Lieutenant would be correct in which statement made?
Select one:
a. Designated female facilities (locker rooms and bathrooms) are for the exclusive use of female members. Other than for cleaning and maintenance, male members and all visitors shall not enter these facilities unless directed to do so by the Company Commander.
b. Visitors shall not be permitted to remain in quarters after 2100 hours.
c. When an officer is unsure as to whether any posted material violates the Department’s EEO or Anti-Hazing/ Bullying policies, the officer should promptly consult with the next level of command.
d. Doors, guards, and lights at pole hole openings shall be inspected daily and defects promptly reported.
(Regs 19 19.1.15, 19.2.1, 19.2.2,)
The correct answer is: Doors, guards, and lights at pole hole openings shall be inspected daily and defects promptly reported.
- Upper Manhattan units arrive on the scene of a fire on the top floor of a 4-story Brownstone. The 1st and 2nd arriving ladder companies would be correct to take all but which one action listed?
Select one:
a. The 1st LCC raised the aerial to the roof of the fire building for use by the Roof and OV firefighters.
b. The 1st OV proceeded to the roof with a Halligan, Flashlight, HT and saw.
c. The 1st Roof FF opened the returns while awaiting the arrival of the saw to the roof and vented the top floor windows from the roof level as directed by the ladder officer operating on the top floor.
d. The 2nd Roof FF proceeded to the roof with a saw and 6’ Halligan hook.
(FFP Brownstone 2.6)
The correct answer is: The 1st LCC raised the aerial to the roof of the fire building for use by the Roof and OV firefighters.
- A company officer should make an immediate telephone notification to BITS in which one of the following circumstances?
Select one:
a. Preference of charges against a member
b. Any instance of incompetence, such as repeated negligent of unsatisfactory performance of duties, so serious that the officer believes disciplinary charges are warranted.
c. The officer believes a firefighter filed a false claim that an off-duty injury occurred while on-duty.
d. An off-duty firefighter has been arrested for DWI.
The correct answer is: An off-duty firefighter has been arrested for DWI.
- At this fire, which engine company performed an incorrect action?
Select one:
a. The 1st engine stretched a 2 ½” line into the fire building
b. The 2nd line was stretched into the most severe exposure depending on life hazard and the location and severity of the fire
c. The 2nd engine immediately assisted the 1st engine with the initial line
d. The 3rd engine ensured the sprinkler system was supplied
The 1st two lines are stretched into the fire building for taxpayer STORE fires
The correct answer is: The 2nd line was stretched into the most severe exposure depending on life hazard and the location and severity of the fire
- On a cold windy night units in Coney Island are battling an upper floor fire in a fireproof multiple dwelling when the IC orders the deployment of a Window Blanket. With regards to the Window Blanket which statement is correct?
Select one:
a. Due to the length of the supporting straps, the blanket can be lowered from one, two or three floors above.
b. The officer of the blanket deploying unit will assign members to the floor below to secure the Fire Window Blanket.
c. The blanket is large enough to cover only one window. Two blankets may be deployed simultaneously if more than one window are affected.
d. The Squad Company will deliver their Window Blanket to the Incident Command Post upon arrival. Any unit may be used to deploy the blanket.
correct answer is: The officer of the blanket deploying unit will assign members to the floor below to secure the Fire Window Blanket.
- After operating at a small fire in a one story detached garage in the rear of a private dwelling, the home owner states to you that he was in the garage when he saw someone throw what appeared to be a Molotov Cocktail into the garage. The owner suffered a minor burn to his ankle and refused transport to the hospital after EMS bandaged the ankle and labeled him a Orange Tag patient. In this situation what signals should be transmitted to the dispatcher?
Select one:
a. 10-45 Code 2 and 10-41 Code 1
b. 10-45 Code 2 and 10-41 Code 4
c. 10-45 Code 3 and 10-41 Code 1
d. 10-45 Code 3 and 10-41 Code 4
The correct answer is: 10-45 Code 3 and 10-41 Code 1
- A 2nd Alarm has been transmitted for a confirmed leak from the Buckeye Pipeline alongside the Bay Ridge line of the Long Island Railroad, where Con Rail diesel trains transport freight. Which action taken at this incident would be correct?
Select one:
a. “Flag-Persons” must be positioned at least 500 feet on each side of the incident.
b. Ensure power removal to the tracks is requested through the Brooklyn Borough Dispatcher.
c. Shut the leaking valve by turning the valve 48 half turns clockwise.
d. Instruct the “Flag-Persons” to use their light, held chest high and moved in a horizontal motion of 5 feet to halt train traffic.
ct the “Flag-Persons” to use their light, held chest high and moved in a horizontal motion of 5 feet to halt train traffic.
- On a Tuesday 9x6 tour at 1100 hours you find a member of your company behaving in an unusual manner and you believe the member may be a danger to himself. In this situation you should make immediate telephone notifications to whom?
Select one:
a. The administrative Battalion and the Counseling Services Unit (CSU)
b. The administrative Battalion and the Bureau of Health Services (BHS)
c. BHS and CSU
d. FDOC and BHS
The correct answer is: The administrative Battalion and the Bureau of Health Services (BHS)
- Your engine company arrives at the scene of a 25-year-old female who is unconscious from a fall. After completing your initial assessment EMS is still not on scene. You should now contact the Fire Dispatcher to relay to EMS a report including all but which one of the following?
Select one:
a. The mechanism of injury
b. The patient’s CUPS Status
c. The patient’s age
d. The patient’s pulse and respiratory rate
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. Regarding the FDNY’s policy on Bereavement Leave, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Select one:
a. Bereavement Leave will be granted to a member in case of death to their spouse, parent, child, sibling, or the death of the spouse’s parent, child or sibling. Also, for the death of a relative residing in the member’s household.
b. Bereavement Leave may not be less than four calendar days.
c. Bereavement Leave will begin at 0900 hours following time of death.
d. Bereavement Leave shall consist of not more than two 15-hour tours or two 9-hour tours and one 15-hour tour. a
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The GasAlert Extreme is a pocket sized warning device issued to all units for monitoring CO gas in ambient air. Choose the correct statement about this tool.
Select one:
a. A visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration is given if the concentration of CO in the atmosphere exceeds 10 PPM.
b. A visual and high audible warning with a fast vibration is given if the concentration of CO in the atmosphere exceeds 35 PPM.
c. The low battery alarm consists of 1 beep (every 5 seconds), 1 flash (every 5 seconds) and a quick vibration (every 1 minute).
d. If marking the meter with the company ID, do not etch. Use a marker or sticker/tape.
low bat vibrates every min
- The ability to investigate reports and enforce this policy depends on the accuracy and specificity of the information provided. Which hazing/bullying reporting procedure below is described incorrectly?
Select one:
a. Employees have the option to submit a report anonymously to BITs or EEO.
b. Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel, in writing, up the chain of command to the Chief of Operations.
c. Any report of hazing/bullying incident that would be considered a crime will be reported by the FDNY to the Department of Investigation.
d. Every officer and employee has the affirmative obligation to report directly and without delay to the Inspector General any and all information concerning conduct involving criminal activity.
(PAID 1-2013: 4.2, 4.4, 4.6)
The correct answer is: Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel, in writing, up the chain of command to the Chief of Operations.
- A new concept introduced in the new ventilation bulletin is the “Coordinated Attack Fire Behavior Curve” which differs from the “Modern Fire Behavior Curve” in the following ways. Which difference is described incorrectly?
Select one:
a. The fire will behave in the same way up until the Early Decay stage.
b. If there is no additional oxygen admitted to the heated atmosphere, the fire will stay in an Elongated Decay stage where firefighters can effectively extinguish the fire by denying the fire additional oxygen, thereby limiting fire growth and smoke production.
c. This Elongated Decay stage is maintained by firefighters by coordinating ventilation with the charging of the attack line.
d. By controlling, communicating and coordinating the fire attack, ventilation will occur, increasing the fire growth momentarily, which will be followed by suppression and extinguishment.
(Ventilation 2.4.7)
The correct answer is: This Elongated Decay stage is maintained by firefighters by coordinating ventilation with the charging of the attack line.
- Ventilation for extinguishment is the controlled and coordinated ventilation tactic which facilitates the engine company’s application of water on the seat of the fire. Which statement below describing this ventilation tactic is correct?
Select one:
a. This horizontal ventilation for extinguishment tactic only applies to the window(s) in the immediate fire area (fire compartment) and only for the member venting the immediate fire area.
b. This ventilation tactic requires venting the window(s) of the immediate fire area while the engine company is advancing the hose line into the fire building.
c. Before venting the windows, the member must communicate and coordinate with the ladder company officer inside the fire area to be vented unless they hear the engine officer transmit “we have water on the main body of fire.”
d. Once a member is in position on the exterior, perform a size-up, communicate the ventilation profile and await permission to vent from the IC.
(Ventilation 11.2, 11.4)
The correct answer is: This horizontal ventilation for extinguishment tactic only applies to the window(s) in the immediate fire area (fire compartment) and only for the member venting the immediate fire area.
- When a company officer completes an immediate CIDS entry for an imminently hazardous condition, which one of the following steps is correct?
Select one:
a. Fax a copy of the CD-201 through the chain of command to the Division.
b. An immediate entry of an imminently hazardous condition can be accomplished with the approval of the administrative Battalion Chief.
c. After submitting the CIDS entry, the company officer must phone and email the administrative BC to inform the chief of the pending immediate CIDS.
d. An immediate CIDS entry will always appear at the top of a units pending list and be in bold print.
(Communication Ch 4: 4.3.3)
The correct answer is: An immediate CIDS entry will always appear at the top of a units pending list and be in bold print.
- All units must maintain the proper equipment in the event it is needed at a fire operation. Which choice below is correct regarding hose issued to fire companies?
Select one:
a. Do not place a length of hose in service which is of doubtful strength because of cuts, chafed areas or other noticeable defects. If the serviceability of a length of hose is in doubt, immediately place it out of service.
b. Engine Companies shall carry not less than four lengths of 2 1/2-inch hose rolled or folded.
c. Engine Companies shall carry not less than three lengths of 1 3/4-inch hose (rolled or folded) and the necessary fittings to place a line into operation including (i.e. hydrant wrenches, reducers, nozzles, etc.). Additionally, each Engine Company shall ensure that an extra length of 1 3/4-inch hose with nozzle, rolled or folded, is stored on the apparatus.
d. No more than ten lengths of 1 3/4-inch hose shall be used as lead lengths in any hose stretch.
Eng 7 7.11.2, 7.12.3, 7.13.1)
The correct answer is: Engine Companies shall carry not less than three lengths of 1 3/4-inch hose (rolled or folded) and the necessary fittings to place a line into operation including (i.e. hydrant wrenches, reducers, nozzles, etc.). Additionally, each Engine Company shall ensure that an extra length of 1 3/4-inch hose with nozzle, rolled or folded, is stored on the apparatus.
- Alternate methods of stretching hoselines may prove beneficial at an operation. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
Select one:
a. For a fire escape stretch, the line must be secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the floor below the fire.
b. When considering hoisting a line via stair shaft windows using the utility rope, if fire is below the fourth floor, the line is stretched up the stairs.
c. At the lower floor window, lower the top sash, grab the rope and tie it to the nozzle. Hinged windows which open outward can prove difficult and similar windows on intermediate floors may have to be closed to prevent the line from getting hung up.
d. When hoisting a line via stair shaft windows using the utility rope, the officer proceeds to the floor below the fire with the rope, selects the window to be used, and communicates this information to the control firefighter. Remove the child guard if present, raise the lower sash and ensure that it stays open.
(Eng 8 8.15.3, 8.17.1, 8.17.3 8.18.2, 8.18.3, 8.18.5, 8.18.6)
The correct answer is: When considering hoisting a line via stair shaft windows using the utility rope, if fire is below the fourth floor, the line is stretched up the stairs.
- The first arriving Roof Firefighter has many responsibilities at an Old Law Tenement fire. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
Select one:
a. If difficulty is encountered opening the bulkhead door, vent the bulkhead skylight first. Pause after breaking the first pane, then warn units operating below by HT prior to breaking the remaining glass.
b. If the first arriving Ladder Company is a Tower Ladder, when necessary, the officer may request the Roof Firefighter to perform outside ventilation of the fire apartment from the fire escape after completion of preliminary roof ventilation (bulkhead, scuttle, and skylight). If VEIS is to be performed, he/she shall be teamed up with the second Roof Firefighter or another available member.
c. The Roof Firefighter’s priority access to the roof is the adjoining building, aerial ladder and rear fire escape.
d. The first arriving Roof Firefighter’s assigned tools include a Handie-Talkie, Flashlight, Halligan tool, 6‘Halligan Hook and Life Saving Rope.
(Lads 3 3.2.6, 3.3.5)
The correct answer is: If difficulty is encountered opening the bulkhead door, vent the bulkhead skylight first. Pause after breaking the first pane, then warn units operating below by HT prior to breaking the remaining glass.
- The first arriving Roof Firefighter has many responsibilities at an Old Law Tenement fire. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
Select one:
a. If difficulty is encountered opening the bulkhead door, vent the bulkhead skylight first. Pause after breaking the first pane, then warn units operating below by HT prior to breaking the remaining glass.
b. If the first arriving Ladder Company is a Tower Ladder, when necessary, the officer may request the Roof Firefighter to perform outside ventilation of the fire apartment from the fire escape after completion of preliminary roof ventilation (bulkhead, scuttle, and skylight). If VEIS is to be performed, he/she shall be teamed up with the second Roof Firefighter or another available member.
c. The Roof Firefighter’s priority access to the roof is the adjoining building, aerial ladder and rear fire escape.
d. The first arriving Roof Firefighter’s assigned tools include a Handie-Talkie, Flashlight, Halligan tool, 6‘Halligan Hook and Life Saving Rope.
The correct answer is: If difficulty is encountered opening the bulkhead door, vent the bulkhead skylight first. Pause after breaking the first pane, then warn units operating below by HT prior to breaking the remaining glass.
- The second arriving Ladder Company has an important role at an Old Law Tenement fire. Of the following choices, which is not entirely correct?
Select one:
a. When operating on the floors above the fire, members should force one or more doors on each floor to provide an area of refuge.
b. The second arriving Roof Firefighter is responsible for bringing a Handie-Talkie, Flashlight, Halligan and 6’ Hook. For top floor fires the saw and the Halligan are taken.
c. At a top floor/cockloft fire, depending on the severity of the fire condition, if difficulty is experienced when venting windows from the roof level, it may be necessary to cut a ventilation hole in the roof before completion of horizontal ventilation.
d. Prior to proceeding above the fire, the second arriving officer must ensure that the officers on the fire floor are made aware of this team’s intention, so that members operating above can be warned of any situation necessitating withdrawal.
(Lads 3 3.4.2, 3.4.7, 3.5.2 Notes)
The correct answer is: The second arriving Roof Firefighter is responsible for bringing a Handie-Talkie, Flashlight, Halligan and 6’ Hook. For top floor fires the saw and the Halligan are taken.
- Proper documentation is essential when reporting a collision/incident to the Department. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
Select one:
a. The original New York State Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104) is required when there is a collision resulting in death, personal injury, damage to over $10,000 to the property of all persons on scene, or if a dollar amount cannot be estimated. This is the express responsibility of the vehicle operator involved in the collision.
b. When required, the original New York State Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104) must be completed and sent to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days, and a copy must be sent to the Safety Command-Collision Recording Unit within 96 hours.
c. The CD-19 report shall be forwarded by the apparatus operator/officer within 96 hours of the apparatus collision/incident. If the officer or operator of the apparatus at the time of the collision/incident is injured, or there is no officer with the apparatus, another member at the scene shall gather the information required to fill out the CD-19. The CD-19 shall then be prepared by an officer assigned to the unit involved in the apparatus collision/incident.
d. The officer or operator of the apparatus at the time of the collision/incident shall prepare and forward, through the chain of command, a “Collision Packet” which should include: two copies of the completed CD-19; two copies of the MV-104, when required; and two copies of the Police accident report, when required.
B 56 10.1, 10.2, 12.1, Add 6 1.1)
The correct answer is: The original New York State Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104) is required when there is a collision resulting in death, personal injury, damage to over $10,000 to the property of all persons on scene, or if a dollar amount cannot be estimated. This is the express responsibility of the vehicle operator involved in the collision.