Battalion Chief Package 2024 - Exam 7 Flashcards
Question 1:
BC Knockdown was discussing foam operations at MUD and during the conversation, the following statements were made. Which of the below was the only correct statement made?
A: At an old style steel tank truck rollover, a BLEVE can occur and the product must be off-loaded.
B: At an overturned aluminum tank truck involved in fire that remains intact, the chance of BLEVE is eliminated.
C: At a tank truck accident with fire, an all-hands assignment supplying two hand lines will provide enough foam to operate for approximately 17 minutes.
D: At a tank truck accident where there is a leak which has been stopped and contained, the remaining contents must be off-loaded before the vehicle proceeds.
Question 1:
BC Knockdown was discussing foam operations at MUD and during the conversation, the following statements were made. Which of the below was the only correct statement made?
A:✔At an old style steel tank truck rollover, a BLEVE can occur and the product must be off-loaded.
B: At an overturned aluminum tank truck involved in fire that remains intact, the chance of BLEVE is eliminated.
C: At a tank truck accident with fire, an all-hands assignment supplying two hand lines will provide enough foam to operate for approximately 17 minutes.
D:✘At a tank truck accident where there is a leak which has been stopped and contained, the remaining contents must be off-loaded before the vehicle proceeds.
Explanation:
FOAM
A is Correct. A vehicle that has rolled onto it’s side must be off-loaded. Never attempt to upright a loaded vehicle. 8.6 & 8.7
B is Incorrect – Chance of a Bleve still exists when shell remains intact 8.7
C is Incorrect – One hand line will provide approximately 17 minutes of operating time. Using two hand lines will increase the amount of area covered, but will reduce operating time. 8.4
D is Incorrect – Once the spill is abated and the leak stopped, a decision has to be made whether to allow the tanker to proceed or have it off-loaded. 8.5
Question 2:
Members of a BC study group were drilling on the different types of radiation. Which of the following statements about radiation is incorrect?
A: Neutron can be shielded by high hydrogen content material such as three feet of water, one foot of concrete, ten inches of plastic
B: Gamma can be shielded by several inches of lead, concrete, steel, a foot of dirt or water
C: Beta can be shielded by approximately 1/4 - 1/2 inch of plastic, aluminum or glass
D: Alpha can be shielded by a sheet of paper
Question 2:
Members of a BC study group were drilling on the different types of radiation. Which of the following statements about radiation is incorrect?
A:✘Neutron can be shielded by high hydrogen content material such as three feet of water, one foot of concrete, ten inches of plastic
B: Gamma can be shielded by several inches of lead, concrete, steel, a foot of dirt or water
C:✔Beta can be shielded by approximately 1/4 - 1/2 inch of plastic, aluminum or glass
D: Alpha can be shielded by a sheet of paper
Explanation:
ERP Addendum 4, Radiological Operations 1.1 Table 1
Approximately 1 inch
Question 3:
Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding Class E High Rise Office Buildings built after 1968?
A: Exterior walls are curtain walls constructed of a combination of glass and metal.
B: The method of securing exterior curtain walls leaves a space of 6 to 12 inches which requires additional fire stopping.
C: Ceiling plenums of these buildings are extensive and lack fire stopping.
D: Core construction techniques are generally not used.
Question 3:
Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding Class E High Rise Office Buildings built after 1968?
A: Exterior walls are curtain walls constructed of a combination of glass and metal.
B: The method of securing exterior curtain walls leaves a space of 6 to 12 inches which requires additional fire stopping.
C: Ceiling plenums of these buildings are extensive and lack fire stopping.
D: Core construction techniques are generally not used.
Question 4:
Battalion Commanders shall confer with assigned Company Commanders regarding the maintenance of a professional workplace how often?
A: at least once each quarter
B: at least once each year
C: at least semi-annually
D: at least once each week
Question 4:
Battalion Commanders shall confer with assigned Company Commanders regarding the maintenance of a professional workplace how often?
A:✔at least once each quarter
B: at least once each year
C: at least semi-annually
D: at least once each week
Explanation:
PAID 2-2017 1.2 and 1.6
A regularly assigned Company or Chief Officer shall be designated as an “alternate” to fulfill the obligation of the regularly assigned Commanding Officers in their absence.
Question 5:
FDNY safety teams have been updated to cover many different scenarios. As the BC supervising a company drill at E-44, you bring up the importance of all members being proficient in this procedure. You review the material with this Haz Tech engine. When only one 5-FF Engine Company is on the scene of a fire, which members shall act as the Safety Team?
A:✘Two FFs designated by the officer
B:✔Control FF and Door FF
C: Backup FF and Door FF
D: Backup FF and Control FF
Question 4:
Battalion Commanders shall confer with assigned Company Commanders regarding the maintenance of a professional workplace how often?
A:✔at least once each quarter
B: at least once each year
C: at least semi-annually
D: at least once each week
