BC Quiz 9

Question 1

1 Regarding the capabilities of Marine Units, it would be incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. Vessels in the class under 100 feet are high speed and can enter shallow water areas
b. Vessels in the class over 100 feet have greater displacement and a larger pumping capacity
c. All fireboats can be operated at maximum speed while discharging full capacity
d. All vessels (except smaller auxiliary rescue craft) can deliver firefighting foam on the water

Answer 1

(Marine—1.4.3, 1.4.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6) - except the Firefighter_
All fireboats, except the “Firefighter” can be operated at maximum speed while
discharging full capacity. This, however, is rarely required.

The correct answer is: All fireboats can be operated at maximum speed while discharging full capacity

Question 2

2. All vessels are capable of which tasks?
Select one or more:
a. Observation Post operations
b. CSupporting a Waterborne Command Post
c. Conducting reconnaissance operations

Answer 2

Marine—1.4.7)
The correct answers are: CSupporting a Waterborne Command Post, Conducting reconnaissance operations, Observation Post operations

Question 3

3. The Officer of a Marine companies assigned to a box should as soon as practical ensure that the dispatcher of the borough to which they are responding to is provided with a Situation Report that is updated every?
   Select one:
   a. 30 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via 800 MHZ
   b. 20 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via 800 MHZ
   c. 15 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via handie talkie
   d. 10 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via handie talkie

Answer 3

(Marine—1.11.6)
The correct answer is: 15 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via handie talkie

Question 4

4. When a fireboat is dispatched to an operation outside of NYC, it would be correct to make which statement(s)?
   Select one or more:
   a. AA second boat may be requested if it is too dangerous for one boat to operate alone
   b. AThe Chief Officer, or in the Chief’s absence, the OIC of the fireboat shall transmit a preliminary report to the dispatcher
   c. AA second boat may be requested if there is a definite threat to NYC
   d. A Chief Officer shall respond to the scene via fireboat or other appropriate means, preferably a Chief from Marine Operations

Answer 4

(Marine—11.1.9)
The correct answers are: A Chief Officer shall respond to the scene via fireboat or other appropriate means, preferably a Chief from Marine Operations, AThe Chief Officer, or in the Chief’s absence, the OIC of the fireboat shall transmit a preliminary report to the dispatcher, AA second boat may be requested if it is too dangerous for one boat to operate alone, AA second boat may be requested if there is a definite threat to NYC

Question 5

5. The International Shore Connection is a fitting required on vessels of \_\_\_\_\_ gross tons and greater?
Select one:
a. 350
b. 750
c. 500
d. 250

Answer 5

(Marine—2.6.1)

The correct answer is: 500

Question 6

6. When required, there must be at least \_\_\_\_\_ shore connection to the fire main available to \_\_\_\_\_\_ side of the vessel in an accessible location?
Select one:
a. Two, Each
b. One, One
c. One, Each
d. Two, One

Answer 6

(Marine—2.6.1)

The correct answer is: One, Each

Question 7

7. All Marine Companies carry a corresponding International Shore Connection which when attached to a corresponding fitting aboard the vessel permits \_\_\_\_\_ FDNY threaded hose to be connected to the vessels fire main system?
Select one:
a. 2 ½”
b. 6”
c. 3 ½”
d. 1 ¾”

Answer 7

(Marine—2.6.1)

The correct answer is: 3 ½”

Question 8

8. The Fire Control Plan on ships, when properly read, can help determine possible avenues of fire travel.
   Select one:
   a. Agree
   b. Disagree?

Answer 8

(Marine—3.1.4)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 9

9. Compartments on ships are numbered. The starboard side compartments are ____ numbered, and those on the port side are _____ numbered?
   Select one:
   a. Even, Odd
   b. Odd, Even

Answer 9

(Marine—3.5.6)

The correct answer is: Odd, Even

Question 10

10. On military ships, it would be correct to make which point(s)?
    Select one or more:
    a. Decks below the main deck will be numbered—the 1st deck, the second deck…The larger the number, the lower the deck
    b. Those above the main deck are called levels—Level 01, Level 02..The higher the number, the higher the level
    c. ADecks are usually numbered

Answer 10

(Marine—3.5.6)
The correct answers are: ADecks are usually numbered, Those above the main deck are called levels—Level 01, Level 02..The higher the number, the higher the level, Decks below the main deck will be numbered—the 1st deck, the second deck…The larger the number, the lower the deck

Question 11

11. When a ship has a Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System, the amount of CO2 provided must be?
    Select one:
    a. A separate supply for each space protected
    b. The total available supply shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest amount

Answer 11

(Marine—3.8.2)
The correct answer is: The total available supply shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest amount

Question 12

12. Which kind of ship will usually carry cargo such as grain, coal, iron ore and scrap steel in large cargo holds?
Select one:
a. Break Bulk Carriers
b. Roll On / Roll Off
c. Tankers
d. Dry Bulk Carriers

Answer 12

(Marine—4.4)

The correct answer is: Dry Bulk Carriers

Question 13

13. On a Sanitation Scow fire, the IC should always have compartment covers lifted and areas of double bottoms checked for water. The location of these covers will be indicated by a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ stripe on the hopper bulwark, opposite the scuttle?
Select one:
a. Orange
b. Yellow
c. Light blue
d. Red

Answer 13

(Marine—4.5.2)

The correct answer is: Yellow

Question 14

14. The Fire Officer in Command of the operation at a Marine fire or emergency is in overall command, commencing with?
    Select one:
    a. The Fire Officers 10-84
    b. The commitment of FDNY forces

Answer 14

(Marine—5.3)

The correct answer is: The commitment of FDNY forces

Question 15

15. If a vessel that has a fire is to be berthed at a pier, it would be incorrect to state that?
    Select one:
    a. The pier selected should have a non-combustible deck
    b. The regular berth of the vessel is the first consideration
    c. The sprinkler and standpipe in the shedded portion must be serviceable
    d. A shedded pier is preferred

Answer 15

(Marine—7.1.5) Unshedded is preferred

The correct answer is: A shedded pier is preferred

Question 16

16. When it is obvious that the heavy streams of the fireboats will be required, the first arriving Chief Officer should consider having up to \_\_\_\_\_\_ fireboats at the scene as quickly as possible?
Select one:
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Two

Answer 16

(Marine—7.2.2)

The correct answer is: Three

Question 17

17. If a vessel must be moved into stream, the IC can consider which option(s) to move the vessel?
Select one or more:
a. Any fireboat
b. Commercial tugboats
c. Coast Guard
d. 100 foot or larger fireboats

Answer 17

(Marine—7.4.2)

The correct answers are: Coast Guard, Commercial tugboats

Question 18

18. Battalion Chiefs should be aware at ship fires that when a fireboat arrives, water supply via a \_\_\_\_\_\_ is most practical?
Select one:
a. Mini-manifold
b. 3 way 3 ½ inch gate
c. 2 way 2 ½ inch gate
d. 3 way 4 ½ inch gate

Answer 18

(Marine—8.1)

The correct answer is: 3 way 3 ½ inch gate

Question 19

19. If a Ship’s Master has activated the CO-2 flooding system prior to FDNY arrival and secured the holds, it would be most correct to think that?
    Select one:
    a. The Ship’s Master, or owner / agent shall be requested to replenish the supply of CO-2
    b. A Command Chief and Marine Chief shall be notified to respond
    c. It is best for such holds to remain sealed and flooded with CO-2 until the temperatures are reduced and stabilized
    d. The IC shall keep a record of the time and amounts of CO-2 being introduced into the hold

Answer 19

(Marine—8.2)

The correct answer is: The IC shall keep a record of the time and amounts of CO-2 being introduced into the hold

Question 20

20. If a Ship’s Master has activated the CO-2 flooding system prior to FDNY arrival and secured the holds, it would be most correct to think that If hot spots on adjoining bulkheads are found, thermometers should be affixed to those spots to monitor temperature trends.
    Select one:
    a. Disagree?
    b. Agree

Answer 20

(Marine—8.2)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 21

21. If a Ship’s Master has activated the CO-2 flooding system prior to FDNY arrival and secured the holds, a Fire Department presence is usually maintained by keeping a Marine Company on scene. Who shall be given responsibility for maintaining a CO-2 and temperature log in this situation?
Select one:
a. The Pilot
b. The Marine Company Officer
c. A Senior firefighter
d. The Wiper

Answer 21

(Marine—8.2)

The correct answer is: The Marine Company Officer

Question 22

22. If a decision is made to open the hold, it would be incorrect to think?
    Select one:
    a. The ship’s master or owner / agent shall be ordered to have a Marine Chemist as a consultant
    b. Longshoreman will be required to off-load sufficient cargo to reach charred material
    c. The IC must insure sufficient charred material is off-loaded
    d. It’s a good practice to have two engines, two ladders and a Battalion Chief on scene

Answer 22

Experience has shown that it is good practice to
have a full first alarm on hand when planning to open the hold.
(Marine—8.2)
The correct answer is: It’s a good practice to have two engines, two ladders and a Battalion Chief on scene

Question 23

23. Regarding communications with the Coast Guard, it would be incorrect to state?
    Select one:
    a. Rescue Companies can communicate on the Marine Band Channels
    b. Communications shall be made with the Coast Guard via the arrival of the first Fireboat until the arrival of a Communications Engine
    c. The US Coast Guard can be contacted on Marine Band Channels 21 or 22
    d. All fireboats are equipped with frequencies to communicate with the Coast Guard

Answer 23

(Marine—9.1)
The correct answer is: Communications shall be made with the Coast Guard via the arrival of the first Fireboat until the arrival of a Communications Engine

Question 24

24. The priority for an IC to communicate with the Coast Guard if they are on scene, would be to communicate with them via?
Select one:
a. Rescue Company
b. Rescue Battalion
c. A fireboat
d. Field Communications Unit

Answer 24

(Marine—9.1)

The correct answer is: Field Communications Unit

Question 25

25. Regarding vessel stability, it would be incorrect to state that?
    Select one:
    a. Draft marks are vertical scales on both sides of the hull at the bow and stern on large vessels
    b. Draft marks midships on both sides are not common on large vessels
    c. Draft marks are usually scaled in either feet or meters
    d. Primary information must be gathered at the start of an operation to establish baseline readings

Answer 25

(Marine—10.2.1) They are common on large vessels

The correct answer is: Draft marks midships on both sides are not common on large vessels

Question 26

26. With draft marks, normally, the distance between the bottom of a mark and the bottom of the mark above it indicates \_\_\_\_\_\_\_?
Select one:
a. Three full increments
b. One half increment
c. Two full increments
d. One full increment

Answer 26

(Marine—10.2.1)

The correct answer is: One full increment

Question 27

27. When off loading damaged tanks, pumping shall cease in a compartment when the upper explosive limit is approached within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_?
Select one:
a. 15-20%
b. 5-10%
c. 12-15%
d. 8-10%

Answer 27

(Marine—11.2 #7)
The correct answer is: 8-10%
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