AUC 259 270 274 285 287 300 304 332 350

Question 1

Satellite correct
A. Drafting site should be considered prior to a fireboat to supply Satellite units
B. Pumpers operating at draft are capable of delivering their fully capacity of 2000 GPM; this is not so when supplied by fireboats
C. If during a drafting operation non-potable water is introduced into potable water system, dispatcher must be notified ASAP
D. Hydrant size less than 24”, it’s recommended that a 2nd hydrant or another pumper augment the water supply

Answer 1

C
A drafting site should be considered only if a fireboat cannot supply units of the Satellite Water System due to inaccessibility, low tide, etc. Drafting is a time consuming operation with many variables
B Pumpers operating at draft, or supplied by fireboats, are capable of delivering full capacity
D hydrant main size is less than 12” (common to many
hydrants found in the Jamaica Water Supply System)

Question 2

T/F When in the opinion of the Water Resource Officer or IC flows above 2,000 G.P.M. are desired, a second Satellite should be special called and a hook-up site be reserved for use

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The Water Resource Officer shall est HT communications with the IC of the fire through established communication lines. Priority would be through _ if on the scene.

Answer 3

Field Communications Unit

Question 4

Eng returns from a false alarm to discover that a firehouse has been entered illegally and the house-tax draw burglarized. Witness states a man ran out of the firehouse and got into an FDNY Communications vehicle and drove off. Who should be notified

Answer 4

Admin BC and DC
Police Precinct
Office of IG (FD employee suspected)
BFI (False Alarm)

Question 5

Water Resource Incorrect
A. Water Resource BC recommended to IC a foam rig should be special called to supply Satellites to control fire that has extended to adj fuel oil depot
B. HT communications est between Water Resource BC and IC w/priority given to going through Marine Unit that was operating at scene
C. Water Resource BC notified an add’l special called Satellite Unit to respond to an adj street that had 2 hi pressure red hydrants
D. Water Resource BC recommended to IC use of Marine 6 to supply any add’l responding Satellite Units due to limited hydrant system
E. After Marine Battalion notified the Water Resource Battalion that low tide prevented Marine Units from getting close to shore, BC considered use of a drafting site to supply Satellite Units

Answer 5

B Field Comm

Question 6

Community Board Meeting correct (2)
A. CB Battalion Coordinator may attend the meeting in his work duty uniform if coming in on “Comp time”
B. CB Battalion Alternate may attend meeting in Class “A” if not working tour of meeting
C. BC Cmdr may attend meeting in Class “A” uniform on Comp time if not working 9X tour of meeting
D. BC Cmdr may attend meeting in work duty uniform if working 9X of meeting
E. Covering BC may attend meeting in work duty if working 9X of meeting
F. Covering BC may attend meeting in Class “A” uniform on Comp time if not working 9X of meeting

Answer 6

B and D
A CB Battalion Coordinator shall attend in Class “A” uniform if attending on Comp time. Work duty acceptable if working that tour
C Only CB Coordinator and Alternate may attend on Comp Time
E F Covering BC for a Vacation leave shall NOT attend CB meetings

Question 7

Incorrect for CB DSC meeting
A. BC will be OOS for entire DSC meeting unless a phone alarm for a structural fire is received
B. On duty BC shall notify their DC at start and conclusion of DSC meeting
C. On duty BC shall notify Borough Dispatcher at start and conclusion of DSC meeting
D. BC OOS for duration of DSC meeting unless Supervising Dispatcher determines that circumstances necessitates their response

Answer 7

A Supervising Dispatcher determines that circumstances necessitate their response

Question 8

If no BC is available to attend a DSC or CB meeting, who should notify District Manager (DM) by phone prior the meeting if possible, and who shall ensure that a follow up call is meet following a meeting?

Answer 8

Regularly assigned BC should notify the DM by phone prior to the meeting, if possible. The Battalion Commander shall ensure a follow-up call is made following the meeting

Question 9

Following all meetings, the attending BC is req'd to fwd a District Cabinet and Public Community Board Meeting Report form _ to the _
A. Directly; Chief of Ops
B. Through Chain of Cmd; Chief of Ops
C. Directly; Chief of Dept
D. Through Chain of Cmd; Chief of Dept

Answer 9

B

Question 10

Incorrect Community Board Meeting
A. Comm Board Coordinator (CBC) (or Alternate) is responsible for matters that require add’l research and further action
B. Community Affairs Unit (CAU) will assist BCs in obtaining any req’d info, and will assign staff to attend DSC meeting, when available
C. Issue is raised that requires attn of another FD Bureau, BC Cmdr shall research the issue and send a written answer to the individual who raised the issue
D CBC (or Alt) shall consult w/their respective Borough Cmdr, via Ch of Cmd regarding Dept policy issues that may arise at DSC and CB meetings
E. Any procedural questions regarding Community Boards and Community Board Battalion Coordinators should be directed to Community Affairs Unit

Answer 10

C If an issue is raised that requires the attention of another FDNY Bureau, the BC shall make the appropriate referral. For example, EMS-related issues are forwarded, through the Borough Command, to the appropriate EMS Division; and inquiries regarding apparatus are referred to the Bureau of Fleet Services

Question 11

Reserve Rig correct:
A: Battalion Commanders shall schedule the utilization of the reserve apparatus semi-annually on M.U.D. days
B: Whenever a reserve apparatus is activated or otherwise entrusted to the care of another unit, the OOD of the unit, wherein the reserve apparatus is stored, must prepare form RT-2 (2 copies)
C: Upon notification that tools and/or equipment was missing upon return, the Admin BC shall notify the Off where reserve apparatus is stored, to forward a loss property report
D: The Off wherein the reserve apparatus is stored, is responsible for all tools and equipment assigned to that apparatus while out of storage

Answer 11

B AUC 259 pages 3 and 4
A- once a month at M.U.D.
C- Notify the Off who was in charge of the rig, while it was out of storage, that the responsibility for the preparation and forwarding of the Lost Property Report and notifications required regarding the loss of dept property are his/hers
D- Officer placed in charge of a reserve apparatus, while it is not in storage, is responsible for all tools and equip assigned to that apparatus

Question 12

Detail exceeding two (2) tours that will extend more than thirty (30) days, an OSA - 2 shall be forwarded through the Ch of Cmd to  _ for approval.
A: Chief of Operations
B: Chief of Department
C: Chief of Personnel
D: Borough Commander

Answer 12

A AUC 304 2.1, 2.2

Question 13

DSC and CB correct (4)

1) DSC meetings are generally conducted in the morning or early afternoon
2) CB meetings are generally are conducted in the evening
3) If the CB Battalion Coordinator (or alternate) is unable to attend on compensatory time, the Battalion Commander shall have the BC on duty (assigned or not) attend such meetings while on duty
4) Off duty BCs will attend these meetings in Class “A” uniform
5) On duty BCs will attend these meetings in work duty uniform, and will remain in service unless the admin DC gives permission to be OOS for the duration of meeting
6) On duty BCs scheduled for a DSC or a CB meeting shall notify their respective Divisions and Dispatchers at the start and conclusion of the meetings

Answer 13

1, 2, 4, 6
3) If the CB Battalion Coordinator (or alternate) is unable to attend on compensatory time, the Bat Cmdr shall have a regularly assigned BC on duty attend such meetings while on duty (regularly assigned BC is a chief working in the Battalion for more than a vacation period)
5) On duty BCs will attend these meetings in work duty uniform, and will remain OOS for the duration of such meetings unless the Supervising Dispatcher determines that circumstances necessitate their response
NOTE: If no BC is available to attend a DSC or CB meeting, a regularly assigned BC should notify the District Manager by phone prior to the meeting.
AUC 285 sec 3

Question 14

Which choice below should be the FIRST choice for transportation of a detail within the Battalion?
A: Admin BC shall direct the unit providing the detail shall do the transporting.
B: Admin BC shall direct the company receiving the detail to proceed to quarters and pick up member.
C: Admin BC may request that the Administrative Deputy Chief activate the division van to provide transportation.
D: Admin BC shall use the Battalion apparatus to provide transportation.

Answer 14

B AUC 287 9.5.1

Question 15

Chief Officers must follow certain administrative procedures when detailing FF(s). Choose the incorrect procedure
A: When detailing a member(s) exceeding 2 tours that will not extend more than 30 days a chief officer shall prepare forward an OSA-1 form
B: When detailing a member(s) exceeding 30 days a chief officer shall prepare and forward an OSA-2 form
C: The OSA-1 form is to be prepared and forwarded to DSC (DISCO)
D: The OSA-2 form is to be prepared and forwarded to Chief of Operations

Answer 15

C To Bureau of Operations, Office of Staffing AUC 304

Question 16

Apparatus logos and decorations incorrect
A: The maximum vertical dimension shall be no more than 3 feet
B: The maximum horizontal dimension shall be no more than 3 feet
C: Only 2 of the official FDNY logos may be removed to make room for the unit logos if required
D: Change in the official color scheme of the apparatus shall be permitted with approval of Chief of Operations and Fleet maintenance
E: Door locations are suggested, but this shall not be considered limiting

Answer 16

D NO change in the official color scheme of the apparatus shall be permitted
Also, An appropriately sized drawing to scale, in the colors to be used, shall be submitted with the request.
This is considered a community relations question AUC 270 3.2 and 3.4

Question 17

The incorrect statement made about the FDNY’s Public Speaking and Press Policy/Newsworthy Events can be found in which choice?
A: The IC in charge of the scene of an incident or event is hereby designated to act as the Fire Department’s spokesman during such incident or event until the arrival of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information or his designee
B: Any member receiving an inquiry from a press representative shall refer the inquiry to his or her immediate supervisor, except as written in choice A
C: If no supervisor is present on scene and if a press inquiry does not interfere with Department operations, members may respond to press inquires only for the following non-confidential information: Type of incident…..number and condition of patients/victims if known……Hospital patients/victims are being transported to
D: All requests to ride in FD vehicles by any individual not authorized to be present in a FD vehicle, must be forwarded to and approved by the Chief of Operations

Answer 17

C Do not disclose the condition of patient/victims
1- Type of incident or event
2- Number of patients or victims, if known
3- The hospital(s) to which the patient(s) or victim(s) are being transported AUC 332 sec 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 3.4.3, 3.5.1

Question 18

A Formal After Action Review shall be conducted for all of the following incidents/events except?
A: 7-5 and greater
B: 4th alarms and greater
C: MCIs involving numerous patients and/or complex operations as determined by Medical Branch Director with approval of Borough Commander
D: When directed, planned complex events that require an Incident Action Plan from the FDNY Planning Section
E: When the Chief of Operations deems necessary

Answer 18

A 7-5 and greater is an Informal After Action Review
The IC or Operations Section Chief shall supervise the Formal After Action Review
Chief or Company Officers can supervise Informal After Action Reviews as directed by the IC
AUC 350 sec 2 and 3